Maia Tamarin has returned from her journey to a kingdom on the brink of war; the boy she loves is gone, and she is forced to don the dress of the sun and assume the place of the emperor's bride-to-be to keep the peace. Ever since she was touched by the demon Bandur, Maia has been changing-- glancing in the mirror to see her own eyes glowing red, losing control of her magic, her body, her mind. But even if she loses herself completely, Maia will stop at nothing to find Edan, protect her family, and bring lasting peace to her country. -- adapted from jacket.