Bryndis is about to be twenty years old and is as ready as she'll ever be to be matched at The Summit. Her best friend libby is excited for their adventure and ready to set out right away, but as Bryndis helps their teacher sort through his books, she realizes that they know next to nothing. Bryndis and Libby set out with no other choice and quickly realize they wont make it to the heart of their kingdom. When fate separates them and Bryn is stranded alone in the woods will she rally and fight to find her friend? or will something much darker find her first?