Raised to be her twin sister Rafia's body double and bodyguard, Frey now has a new face and body. With her lover Col, she is determined to return to Shreve to rescue Boss X, a friend and ally in the rebellion of the free cities; Frey's father is the ruthless ruler of Shreve. Frey is troubled by things even beyond the dangers of her mission: confusion over her own identity, guilt over having killed her brother (even if he was trying to kill Rafia at the time). And worry about whether her sister, who has stolen Frey's name and identity, can be trusted with the fate of Shreve.