The book follows two teens, a girl that has always lived within a protected city and a boy who is both a Night Seer and a Scire, as they attempt to survive.
Film rights to the trilogy have been optioned by Warner Brothers Studios,[1] with the novel being sold in more than 25 international markets.
In a futuristic world, Earth's atmosphere is plagued by the Aether, potent electrical currents that scorch the planet during storms.
Survivors have divided into opposing groups: Dwellers live in highly advanced Pods, they have eradicated disease, bypassed aging, and experience everything through a virtual reality called the Realms.
Consul Hess arranges her transport to Bliss but abandons her in the Death Shop, a dangerous area rumored to be inhabited by savages and cannibals.
Amidst the confusion, Perry grasps the chilling realization that Vale may have attempted to rescue Talon, only to be captured by the Dwellers.
With Vale missing, the Tides are left in need of a Blood Lord, and Perry resolves to take on the mantle upon his return.
Perry and Aria strategize their escape, planning to depart during an Aether storm when the Croven will seek shelter.
As they prepare, Roar instructs Aria in the art of knife fighting, while Cinder stealthily ventures outside the compound.
He reveals Lumina's lifeless body and leads her to Consul Hess, who extracts a ruthless bargain from her.
In exchange for Talon's life, Aria must locate the mythical Still Blue, an elusive haven with clear skies, untouched by the Aether.
When Aria fails to return from Bliss, Perry concludes that she has reunited with her mother and chosen to remain with her.
Despondent, Perry encounters a group of Outsiders in the forest, indulging in Luster and provoking a confrontation with their leader, Reef.
Perry uncovers Vale's treachery, learning that he sold Talon to the Dwellers for food to sustain the tribe.
Rossi posted in March 2016 to her facebook fan page that a "terrific production company" has the rights to a film adaptation of the book and is working on a script.