Mira Minkoba is the Hopebearer for the Fallen Isles, a united group of seven islands. Everyone believes she is special, beautiful, and perfect, but Mira struggles with anxiety, a counting obsession, and a love of dragons. When she discovers a secret that goes against her islands' treaty, she makes a mistake and exposes it. She is sent away to the Pit, a deadly prison. Now Mira must do everything she can to save herself, her allies, and her dragons.