In this Dance of a Burning Sea book, Arabessa Bassette leads a group of powerful sorceresses named the Mousai. They work for the Thief King in his secret kingdom. But Arabessa hides her true feelings and wants to be free from him. She also has a relationship with Zimri D’Enieu. When invited to compete for the Thief King’s throne, she must choose between her love for Zimri and her desire for power.