Throughout her adventures in Akata Witch and Akata Warrior; she had to navigate the balance between nearly everything in her life - America and Nigeria; the normal world and the one infused with juju; human and spirit; good daughter and powerful Leopard Person. Now; those hard lessons and abilities are put to the test in a quest so dangerous and fantastical; it would be madness to go... but may destroy the world if she does not. With the help of her friends; Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object hidden deep in an otherworldly realm. Defeating the guardians of the prize will take more from Sunny than she has to give; and triumph will mean she will be forever changed.