In book two of the series, Eliana believes she may have finally gained control over her newfound powers, but that's put to the test as new dangers find her and the ones she loves. It seems more people than she thought know her secret and not everyone is happy the power of the Essence chose her. Now she has to determine who she can trust and who she can't. With enemies both in the United States and in Egypt hunting her, she fears that she, too, may lose her humanity as the One who came before her had. As the power of the Essence inside of her grows, she needs to learn how strong she really is. Is she stronger than the first Chosen One had been or will her fate be the same? How long can she hang on to her humanity?