"It's a new day in the Empire. With Tyrus on the throne and Nemesis at his side, they can find a new way forward--one without hiding or scheming or bloodshed. They can form a galaxy where science and information is shared with everyone and not just the elite. But having power isn't the same as keeping it, and change isn't always welcome. There are those who have no intention of letting this teenage Emperor and Nemesis, who's considered a mere killing machine, rule without a fight. In order to protect Tyrus, Nemesis must prove her humanity to the Empire. But if this means she and Tyrus must do inhuman things, is the fight worth the cost of winning?"--Dust jacket flap.