Evil lurks in the darkness as a rebel girl searches for three remnant shards to destroy the dark lord. Tarnish Rose has suffered great loss, but must forge on with a new ally and guide-the historian Sebastian-as they venture across the Unforgiving Lands. Together they must find three remaining dark remnants to lead them to the last library - the only weapon capable of stopping the Dark Lord Creighton and his plans to destroy the world. Battling tortured spirits and vengeful ravagers, Tarnish Rose finds her world view challenged as they travel through decimated towns of the old age, encounter a wrathful dragon, and angry new foes. With so many standing against her, and others looking to her to lead them to freedom, Tarnish Rose must discover the hidden strength inside. Before the forces of darkness rip her apart.