When the desert proves to be inhospitable after generations of life, Thaina and her tribe of nomads decide to migrate to one of the cities to look for new ways to live. But the city isn't as peaceful as it seems. Political schemes and divides rule the city. Thaina quickly becomes friends with Dorian and Freya, sibling acrobats from the city. But even with the inside help, will it be enough to navigate these twisted streets? This novel includes many LGBTQ characters, female characters, characters of color, and characters with disabilities.