“I am an apprentice.” The walls in the empty room swallowed my words, not breathing back the slightest echo. Even though months had passed since I had moved to the Elder’s city, the phrase still sounded odd on my tongue. Izel has entered the honored ranks as an apprentice to the Elders, but is the Elders' hold on Atlantis as strong as it appears? In this sequel to Crystalline, Izel is weaving through her responsibilities as a new apprentice while another Competition looms on the horizon. Will Cyd stay quiet in his cell? Will the Elders be able to protect the Atlanteans?