Wearied by the path set before her and inspired by legends of ancient heroes, Celiana decides to stowaway aboard a naval ship. Disguised as a cabin boy, she hopes to blend in with the crew. The ship is setting out on an important mission - to discover what happened to the magic that has been lost to the world for centuries, a voyage made all the more treacherous by an enemy nation's increasing attacks. But Celiana's grandiose hopes for adventure don't go as planned. She is quickly discovered, and her fate looks bleak. A fifteen year old girl has no place on a navy vessel, especially one that may be bound for war. What will become of her, with war looming and no refuge amidst the harsh, vast ocean? A thrilling young adult adventure with a strong female heroine, in the vein of Tamora Pierce and Gail Carson Levine.