Somehow Brenna Whit has survived to her junior year at Nephesburg College. Despite all odds, she's fought against the Gatekeepers and lived. But the battle for the Fade has only just begun. New pieces have been added to the board. The Fade opens to the Veil. And a Shade from the past returns. With Brenna's secret out, everyone is after her: dead and living alike. Those from across the sea have come, and they're determined to regain control of their broken faction. Questions will be answered. Fires will be lit. Chaos will reign.