The second book of the Akropolis series finds our characters trying desperately make sense of the mysteries surrounding their lives. Trey begins to question the reality of his memories. Quentin tries to make peace with his traumatic past. Mia is looking for a place to belong, while Misao is understanding the full burden of leadership. Meanwhile, Claire is in a desperate fight for her life as she tries to make it back home with a secret that will upset the future of their civilization. The fate of Akropolis lies in their hands.