She rises from the ashes and reaches for the stars. Theo is still a child when her mother, the Fire Queen, is murdered before her eyes. The brutal emperor robs the girl of everything: her family, her kingdom, her language, her name. He turns her into the Ash Princess, a symbol of shame for her people. But Theo is strong. For ten years, hope keeps her alive, to one day reclaim the throne, despite all the mockery and scorn. When the emperor forces Theo into a terrible act one night, it becomes clear: to fulfill her dream, she must strike back - and the emperor's Achilles' heel is his son. But what Theo doesn't expect are her feelings for the prince...