To escape the Empire's oppression of mages, Rakel and her family escape to miniature dimension created by ancient magic. But in their flight, Bekah accidentally takes a young imperial assassin named Shemman with them. Now, trapped together in a tiny world, Rakel finds herself growing closer to the mysterious yet sympathetic assassin, and discovers she may have more in common with him than anyone could have guessed.

As tensions in their new home rise, Rakel must learn to master her magic, step into the role that mage society needs, and manage her new and complicated relationship with Shemman. The fate of all mages could depend on it.