A lot can happen over the course of a year, especially when you have no memory of your past. Thea must learn what is the truth of her past through her new experiences. Still not knowing if the Grimalkin is the cause of her pain, or if she is merely a pawn, unsure if her memories are her own, Thea leaves her friends behind as she seeks the truth, and along the way discovers she must not always depend on her magic to help her. Some feel sorry for her, others call Lilly a monster. The perception of Lilly's past has caused her to be feared by the Kingdom By a twist of fate, Thea and Lilly join forces and rely on each other in their quests to find their mothers.