Daine arrives on the island of Carthak, a sworn enemy of Tortall, to heal the emperor's dying birds. While performing this task, Daine discovers that she can also bring back the dead. What will she do with this fantastic power?
Daine continues to hone her skills in this book and meets new animals and learns who her father is on an adventure that takes her across the seas. This was another page-turner in the series that I had to finish reading before I could go to sleep!