Eva is the first Maiden in Aerie history to train as an Archon: a sacred leader of the New North. All eyes are watching as she prepares to uncover the Relics of the evil past and uphold her society's glittering future. Wounds remain: both from the harrowing Testing and the murder of her brother, Eamon. But she has learned to feign grace. And although she is betrothed to Jasper, a true Gallant whom she adores, she carries a secret. Lukas, a Boundary dweller and former servant, visits with her in the dead of night. And Lukas alone may hold the key to solving the mystery of who killed her twin. Her feelings for Lukas are forbidden. Even more troubling is his conviction that she is the Angakkuq, a mystical figure destined to destroy the Aerie. Eva tries to focus on finding Eamon's killer, but on her very first Archon expedition, she uncovers the Genesis: the legendary ship that brought the Founders to the New North. The truth concealed in the Genesis not only upsets the fragile balance between the Aerie and the Boundary, but threatens to destroy their entire civilization. Eva's world is shattered, but as both Archon and Angaqquk she may be the only one who can prevent a battle that would take everything from her.
