The girl who was chosen by Death to live. The daughter of a criminal. The girl who led a rebellion. She only knew two of these things: and even then, it might not keep her alive for long. Or her new family. It's said that strength is the only thing that matters. But she disagrees.

When Nariko moves back to Coldgrove for a new life, she finds it isn't much different from her old life. Is it for the better or worse? Or a mix of the two?

Viola is an 14 year old girl, who is different then the rest. When her father forces her to go to an academy meant for her kind, she has to figure out where she belongs again. The friends she will meet.... Is she able to trust them? Twist and turns occur that could make anyone dizzy. Magic and charms, said to be different, but...are they?