Prologue

Once, there were twins of immense power. Now only one remains.
Grand Empress Medea rules her empire with an iron fist, desperate for a shred of the devotion her sister Europa once received. Nineteen years have passed since Europa was killed. But Medea's twin was crafty. Four vessels were chosen upon the moment of death across the Empire, destined to wield Europa's gifts. And desperation has brought them to Medea's clutches.
Juniper Silva is the last vessel. Humble and obedient, she knows nothing outside the walls of the Empress's Seat. But her power could free the Empire from Medea's tyranny--if only she could find the strength to ally with the rebels and use it.