Take out every tragic and extraordinary event that occurred in Rose Hathaway's life. She has a functional relationship with both of her parents while growing up. The Dragomirs survived the car crash. Lissa and Rose never went on the run, and never discovered spirit. Without the constant struggle just to stay alive and sane, Rose finds a larger cause to fight for. (Complete)

Rose Hathaway's life is hanging by a thread, a mission is waiting for her at Court and the moroi society is expectantly waiting for the arrival of the Dark One. A new threat has everyone cowering in fear with no one knowing who or what they are and Rose is the only one who can help them. Will she be able to pull through or has her life come to an end? Sequel to The Dark One.