A century ago, Irora's ancestors bargained with the supernatural zader for power over fire. A year ago, their secret was exposed and her life fell apart. This morning, she's setting out to take her revenge.

Remishi law is absolute: any human who deals with the zader is a traitor. Any boons or favors, tricks or curses— it's all proof of guilt. Now that the truth is out, her family has been rounded up, either imprisoned or killed for their ancestor's crime— all except Irora.

Irora has survived as a fugitive for over a year, but simply surviving isn't enough. With no hope for justice, she will find whatever way she can to fight back. Branded a dealmaker for her ancestor's treason, Irora sets out to do the unthinkable: become a dealmaker herself.