On a planet gripped by revenge and violence, in a galaxy where fortune smiles on everyone—big time—each person develops within themselves a ток-талент (currentgift), a unique power that determines the future. But what for most is a gift, for Akos and Kaira is a curse: their talents make them defenseless against outside interference. Will they manage to defend their talents, their fates, and even their lives—while also changing the balance of power in the universe?
Kaira is the sister of a cruel tyrant, ruler of the Shotet people. Kaira’s ток-талent gives her both power and pain, and her brother uses it to torture enemies. But the girl will not be just a knife in her brother’s hand: cheerful and resourceful, Kaira is smarter than he realizes.
Akos is protected by his unusual talent from his peaceful tribe, Tuhwe. The boy is infinitely devoted to his family, and when Shotet warriors take Akos and his brother captive, he is ready to do anything to save his relative. Akos encounters Kaira’s world, and although the feud between peoples and their rulers seems impossible to overcome, only the heroes themselves can decide whether to fight—or help each other.