Summary
Philomel, the false princess blamed for sparking war between the empire and the tower, is sentenced to die. After discovering a strange book that eerily predicts her grim fate, she resolves to defy it. She seeks to prove her innocence, find the real princess, and avoid execution. But her plans are complicated by unexpected allies and enemies—the emperor insists she return, her once-distant fiancé pursues her, and her estranged father intervenes. Amidst shifting loyalties and dark secrets, Philomel must unravel the mystery of the prophetic novel and fight for a future she can call her own.