In a world divided between Lightcasters and Darksomes, Prudence must hide her gift to survive. After the tragic death of her parents when she was young, she understands that concealing her darkness is essential to protecting herself and her younger sister. But when the ruthless Lightcaster, Kenric, captures her, Prudence finds herself at the mercy of the enemy. She must now make choices that will not only determine her fate but also that of her sister. As the story unfolds, Prudence discovers there is more to her powers than she realized, and she must infiltrate the elusive rebellion to secure something the leader of the Lightcasters desires in order to save herself and her sister.

I was left with many questions after reading this book. The story seemed to jump abruptly from one event to the next with little transition, which made it hard to follow at times. I also felt there was a lack of depth in some key scenes, like the dungeon and prison scenes, which could have been explored further. It also struck me as unrealistic that the rebels accepted her so easily with barely any questions. I was also confused about Kenric’s motivations. Why is he so cruel to Prudence but then saves her and sends her to a different prison? Additionally, I didn’t get a clear sense of who exactly is in charge of the Lightcasters. With minimal backstory and world-building, I felt there was a missed opportunity to dive deeper into the world and the characters’ relationships, which felt a bit underdeveloped.However, I do think this was a great concept with an original take on magical powers set in a dystopian world.