In a world full of Light and Dark magic, a future queen is born Shaded, possessing both. The stories told of the last Shaded Queen haunt the kingdom. Lucianna Deamonne, Luci, is watched carefully with fear. On a path to rid herself of her Dark magic, Luci must confront the darkest parts of herself to save those she loves. Can she handle the darkness, or will it overcome her, sending her to madness?