Finally free from those who stole her away as a child, 17-year-old Rik reunited with her family, the Ikathi, a people she is supposed to feel at home with. Her journey is one of self-discovery and inner conflict as she learns to trust and navigates the gift of freedom, finding out the world is a big and sometimes unforgiving place. Rik's people have a long and, at times, a forgotten history that runs deep within their blood. Rik's fragile mind learns to unravel these mysteries that her ancient lineage has gifted her with.