Syren Mariano is Marked. In Godina, it's a death sentence, but in her home of April, Syren and her family are able to hide away in their seclusion. When found by an unexpected traveler, Syren is given the option to join the cause to fight against the injustice of oppression for those Marked. Without a second thought, Syren follows. Faced by the biggest choices of her life, will Syren prove her dedication to the rebellion and kill an innocent man acting in the best interest of the population, or will life always provide another way?