This novel was a good read for the conclusion of the trilogy. You need to read the first two novels in the series to understand the story plot. The two main characters alternate first person point of views. This story continues with magic, action, and adventure.
Saffron and Bower have escaped from the battle against King Enric, Saffron's uncle. They go into the mountains to their allies and plan to seek assistance from other tribes in the mountains to defeat the false king. Saffron has terrible nightmares and Enric is able to access those night terrors. He uses evil magic to try and stop Saffron and Bower. Bower is the true dragon-king and can communicate with dragons. Bower has grown much through the three novels from a timid boy to a boy who would be king. He has a sense of right and justice. Jaydra is still Saffron's dragon sister. They both begin to train other possible dragon riders to bring the ceremony back where dragons choose their riders. Saffron and Bower still have many trials they both need to face, including those within their allies. They both have something to prove. Saffron wants to prove she is not like her uncle and use her magic to help others, but first she needs to control her abilities. When she feels the evil, she loses her connection to Jaydra. Bower needs to prove he can handle the responsibilities of being a leader. They plan to attack Enric, but there is a betrayer among them. Will Saffron be able to destroy her uncle and not let her magic destroy her? Will bower be able to make their allies all work together to stop the false king? Read the conclusion to the trilogy to find out!!