She spent the summer in The Refuge. Now, she's come home. Within days she realizes: She wants back in. Only two things stand in her way. The sister Narissa has protected for years can't decide if she wants to go with her. And, of course, Narissa has no idea how to return to the splinter reality. Complicating matters, Narissa discovers she can no longer avoid the problems her unexpected trip allowed her to escape. Through it all, there's one thing that keeps her going. She's not the only person to have left The Refuge.