No one has ever escaped from Mistfell Prison. Until now. Nova Astor is looking forward to a summer spent with friends and family, both at her family's seaside cottage and in Astria's capital city, Arkwood. But she and her sister, Raelyn, both witches gifted with earthly magic like the rest of their family, only make it through one day at the vacation cottage before all their plans are upended. Alleged mass-murderer, Kael Blackmore-a witch with raw power-escaped from Mistfell Prison, and Nova soon learns her father is the reason he was sent to the impenetrable prison in the first place. Now Blackmore wants revenge. For their protection, Nova and Raelyn are forced into lock-down in their flat with two warrior elves, Fynn and Esta, as bodyguards. Tempers flare and personalities clash, until Nova unearths a secret-one that calls into question everything she's ever believed about herself. When she decides to embark on a journey of self-discovery, she's bound for a gauntlet of challenges as she forges unlikely alliances, reveals buried truths, and stumbles into new love. All while she endeavors to do whatever it takes to ensure her family's safety.