The aristocratic Witch Kin hold the monopoly on all things magic, and Dara's half-blood status excludes her from their ranks. She's never been taught how to control her supernatural abilities, and she has to hide them or pay with her life. Until Hugh arrives on the scene. He may be a rogue witch, but he's willing to teach her some things if she'll help him with his quest. Unfortunately for her, a little knowledge can be more dangerous than none at all. And she soon finds out there are no quick fixes to errors in magic...