Florentyn Nightshade, ruler of Darkhaven, doesn’t hide his disappointment with his children. Myrren, his pure-bred heir, cannot Change into one of the fearsome beasts who rule Darkhaven with an iron hand and Ayla, his half-bred daughter, can Change but her beast is an inferior hybrid. When Florentyn asks Ayla to usurp Myrren’s place, Ayla rebells and her father incarcerates her beneath the castle. Myrren loves his sister and takes matters into his own hands on the same night that a terrible murder takes place in Darkhaven, throwing his sister under suspicion and driving her away from her home. Wonderful world-building reminiscent of Seraphina draws the reader in but it is the superb characterization that marks this fantasy for success! Fans will be wildly anticipating the sequel!