In Kailla's world, she's taught that anybody who defies the laws of the High Council by using magic, is a Broken, a criminal who can never be forgiven. When she meets danger face-to-face, her entire world is turned upside down along with the rules. The truth brings her into a rebellion against the government she once trusted, fighting alongside the strongest and the mysterious Broken thief. When defiance clashes with law, and reason with order, it's clear that only one group can come on top. And you must choose a side; there is no in-between.