When Mare Barrow is captured by the crown, her daughter Dahlia Barrow embarks on a mission to save her mother. Recruited as a newblood soldier for Maven's army, Dahlia discovers secrets, lies, and a truth she bargained more for within the castle.

Mare Barrow is the illegitimate daughter of Ethan Titanos's nephew. She was raised by her aunt and uncle and despite having silver heritage, her blood is red. She thinks she's "normal" until she starts to show signs of having silver powers. After being trained in secret, she joins the king's court at 16...but where does she stand? Is she a Silver, Red, or something else altogether?