After the war with Hyburn, dissent thunders through the Illyrian camps. Rhysand and Cassian must keep the peace. The mortal queens are still quiet on their continent and Azriel cannot get any in formation from his spies across the sea except that they are preparing to attack. With threats amassing within the Night Court and from around the mainland, Feyre and Rhysand grow concerned with the practicality of starting a family. Will Prythian survive another war so soon after defeating Hyburn?