As Esme navigates the expectations of her new role amid scheming court members, the land beyond the city walls is dying. Barrenness spreads; rivers run dry. With no high-priestesses left to summon raw magic from the source, Esme must uncover the origins of the Order and all its secrets. Ancient texts and hidden memories reveal long-concealed truths about the nature of magic and threaten to crumble the faith of an entire kingdom. So when members from a secret sect claim to possess the gods-blessed gifts of the late priestesses, Esme must decide if they can be trusted. Do they know the dark history of the Order? Will their fledgling magic be enough to restore the land? -- is the second book in the Wild Heart fantasy series. With court intrigue, Celtic lore, mystery, adventure, and romance, is perfect for fans of Samantha Shannon, Naomi Novik, Shannon A. Chakraborty, Victoria Aveyard, and Sarah J. Maas.