Itza is a fiery young necromancer who has broken with the traditions of her people, the Xibac, and uses her magic to help those in her society who need her the most. When she is killed in a terrible attack on her home city, she finds herself inexplicably resurrected by the Vaala–the essence that underpins all life in Valerna–for she still has much to do in the world. Her path is about to collide with that of the dragon, Reganna, and may change the fate of Valerna forever…
