"After making a shocking decision in order to protect her home and friends, Astrid realizes she has fallen under the control of the stone of light, which force her into a new journey. Astrid knows it's up to her to stop the warlord trying to take over the Northlands and embraces that responsibility. At the same time, her sweetheart is given a dragon's egg and instructed to care for it. Embarking on a dangerous trek, he knows the safety of the dragon inside the un-hatched egg will impact the fate of the world "--Page 4 of cover