Suspense. Adventure. New love. Emmie. A girl scarred by the ancient artifact that killed her father. Elegaia. A steam-powered world where science and technology have become magic. When Emmie's best friend Bryte offers her a chance to explore a buried city, she is torn between her father's sense of adventure and her mother's common sense. She also can't deny her fascination with bookish Bryte. Following her heart, Emmie will face her fears and discover secrets that will change her life forever. . . once she chooses to stand up and fight. Welcome to Elegaia, where the past can kill you.