In the land of Andalay, when someone turns 18, they receive a magical gift from the Fates if they are blessed. Everyone in Wren's family has received one, so when no gift turns up on her birthday, Wren is convinced there has been a mistake and sets out to find the truth. Damian is a thief who lives on the less prosperous side of town where blessings are unheard of - but for some reason, he received a gift last year which he has put to good use as a thief. Damian is hired to steal Wren's gift, a locket and upon opening it, he finds his own picture. Curious and unsure what to make of it, he agrees to help Wren when their paths cross with her still in the dark about what he did. But Wren's quest for her missing gift turns out to be much more than a simple theft and it takes them into the heart of a dark conspiracy where the lords of Andalay will do anything to keep their power.