After escaping the capital together, Ivy and Drystan are now fugitives and have taken refuge in the wilderness. As tensions are brewing between them following the events in the capital, Ivy questions whether she can trust him. But a secret mission is soon underway, and allies are few. In her quest to prove herself worthy again to the Mother Goddess, Ivy sets off to find the mythical place called Arden. With Drystan by her side, she must travel both the woodlands of Mórceath as well as the far seas to the empire of Miras - and there are plenty of obstacles on the way.

In this second instalment of the Leaves of Holly trilogy, Ivy faces her greatest challenge yet. It is a journey of sacrifice and intrigue - but also of love and trust, loss and grief.

Will she succeed in her mission?

And how much is she willing to sacrifice for it?