On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favoured by fate, everyone develops acurrentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra donot - their gifts make them vulnerable to others` control. Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives, andreset the balance of power in this world?Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra`s currentgift gives her pain and power -something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in herbrother`s hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows.Akos is the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Though protected by hisunusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get hisbrother out alive - no matter what the cost.When Akos is thrust into Cyra`s world, the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. Theymust decide to help each other to survive -to destroy one another.