Victory comes at a price. Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Calś betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heartánd secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like herḾare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of Norta once and for all . . . starting with the crown on Mavenś head. But no battle is won alone, and before the Reds may rise as one, Mare must side with the boy who broke her heart in order to defeat the boy who almost broke her. Calś powerful Silver allies, alongside Mare and the Scarlet Guard, prove a formidable force. But Maven is driven by an obsession so deep, he will stop at nothing to have Mare as his own again, even if it means demolish everythingánd everyoneín his path. War is coming, and all Mare has fought for hangs in the balance. Will victory be enough to topple the Silver kingdoms? Or will the little lightning girl be forever silenced?