Collapse and sunrise. Bardugo L.

The capital fell. Darcling rules a rabbka. Responsibility for the fate of the country falls on the shoulders of a broken spellman of the sun, a disgraced ranger and miserable remnants of the once great magical army. The bitterness of defeat and painful thoughts about the joyless future undermine their strength, but Alina believes in the best-her spirit is supported by the search for elusive firebird and the hope that the prince-execute is alive.