In this third book of
The Saga of the Dragon Born
, Tristabé-airta, banished from her father's kingdom of Allsongs, must find a mentor so that she can advance in her training in magic. But no one wants to teach a miscreant, especially one who pulled from the ocean ten waterspouts and destroyed a village with them. On the road alone and prey to griffons, ruffians, and a frightening god who lusts for her, Tristabé-airta must find a way to improve her control over her magic. And Allsongs? Allsongs must prepare for a truly terrible winter, having banished the one person with the magical ability to right the weather-Tristabé-airta. The poets have always said Tristabé-airta is Allsongs's best defense, so having her driven her out, the new heirs of Allsongs must protect Allsongs from enemy kings and their own dragon natures on their own. Despite the king's decree, Tristabé-airta's milk sister Em keeps in touch with Tristabé-airta and gives her what help her magic can provide.