Hayden Kolter is a survivor.

After nearly one month on an uninhabited island facing fire, frost, sickness, and death, Hayden led her friends to safety and then to victory during a brewing war against Duxia. After a shocking surprise, Hayden and Pete Girth find themselves in a Duxian prison for over two months, attempting to conquer a life worse than death itself.

To overcome the life they've been given, Hayden and Pete cling to each other in desperation until they find themselves back in Gipem to face the extensive rage of countrywide war. Soon Hayden learns beating the enemy demands more than love and determination. It requires a labyrinth of sacrifice, choice, and despair to realize it takes just one day to change a life.