They killed my mother. They robbed us of magic. They forced us into the dust. Now we rise. Zélie's world was once full of magic. Flame dancers played with fire, spirit changers created shimmering dreams, and soul catchers like Zélie's mother watched over life and death. Until the night her powers ran dry and the power-hungry king of Orïsha ordered the death of every single magician. The blood night robbed Zélie of her mother and took away the hope of an entire people. Now Zélie has one chance to bring magic back to Orïsha. Her mission takes her down dark paths, where vengeful spirits lurk, and through blazing deserts that demand everything from her. Along the way, she must stay one step ahead of her enemies. Especially the crown prince, who will do anything to prevent magic from ever returning.