
Following on from the previous book (Red Queen), Mare Barrow and Cal are on the run from the new murderous king, Maven. If they are caught, Mare's powers could be used to destroy anyone or anything that comes into Maven's path so instead, they must do what they can to find anyone else who is of red blood with silver abilities. Working with other reds seems like their only option until they are both imprisoned by those she trusts the most. Her closest friend must then prove his worth in helping them escape and continue their mission to find everyone on the list given to her by Julian. Finding out many more newbloods have been captured and put in a specially designed prison, along with a number of silvers who refused to do Maven's orders, they set off on a rescue mission which can only end in disaster, maybe with a little success on the side.