In a world where destiny is carved into the skin, worth is not earned — it is assigned.

Every citizen of Valdris is born with a Mark that defines their power, purpose and place in society.

Everyone belongs. Everyone... except one.

Kael was born without a Mark.

Branded as nothing in a world where everything is predetermined, he is cast aside and forgotten. But when the system that governs reality begins to fracture, Kael discovers the truth is far greater — and far more dangerous — than anyone has been told.

The Marks do not just define the world.

They bind it. And Kael may be the only one who can break them.