It’s been 600 years of terror against female elves in the five Elven Realms. Under the orders of a vengeful King, their birthright—the ability to practice magic—was stolen from them by their own fathers and husbands. Males do as they please, while females have become second class citizens.

At nineteen, Fiana was abandoned by her father in Ador, one of the most dangerous villages for females due to its proximity to the King’s palace. For the past five years, Fiana has scraped by, keeping to herself and working in a dilapidated bakery. But after an unfortunate encounter with a King’s High Guard warrior, she’s forced to find new employment at the local tavern.

As a bartender, she learns that being female has its advantages. Some clientele seem harmless, like Calimo … at least until she learns he’s the King’s bastard son. Others—like High Guard warrior Evander—are examples of everything that’s wrong with the realms: oozing wealth, objectifying women, even killing innocent females. Neither one will leave her alone, and both have secrets.

Ironically, Fiana doesn’t know that she has the biggest secret of all: she may be the key to restoring magic back to the females for good.