All her life, Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, dangerous Goblin King. They've enraptured her and inspired her musical compositions. Now eighteen, Liesl feels that her chuldhood dreams are slipping away

Six months after the end of Wintersong, Liesl is working toward furthering both her brother's and her own musical careers. Although she is determined to look forward and not behind, life in the world above is not as easy as Liesl had hoped.