For the island of Bellona, they worship the sun. Seventeen-year-old Veda understands that keeping the sun content ensures abundant crops, tranquility and tranquility, and a flourishing economy. But simply because a member of the Basso class, she never reaps those benefits.

Life being a Basso is one fraught with back-breaking function and imposing guidelines. Her close camaraderie with Nico is Veda’s one saving grace within a cruel globe where the department between her people as well as the ruling Dogio is as wide and winding as the canals that snake through their island.

But when Veda’s grandfather is chosen as the next sacrificial supplying to keep the sun’s favour, Veda is forced to see the injustice of her world. Turning from the sun means she must sign up for the night-and an underground trend she’s been taught to fear all her life.