Cara Kelly should have left the faery realm now that it has a king to rule all, but nothing is ever that simple. The real king is trapped in the Fade, and Cara's journey is just beginning. Guilt-ridden by the fact Brendan's soul was sacrificed for hers, she's determined not to desert him after his one pure act of goodness. Time is running out; even if she makes it past all of the dangers of the Darkside, a shade might await her in the Fade. Running from enemy and friends alike, she sets out on a path that will lead headfirst into danger.

Even if Cara makes it to the Fade, even if a goddess watches over her, she doesn't trust all of her companions, she still has to find a way home, and freeing Brendan could cause a war between the two faeries she cares about.

And all the while, Chaos grows unchecked.