In a world full of superhuman abilities, not all dream of being a hero. Ember's life is turned upside down the day villains brutally murder her parents. No one comes to their aid, including their comrades-the other Guardians. She loses her trust in the supposed heroes and vows to never follow in her parents' footsteps. A dark secret looms in Aiden's past and he aspires to become a Guardian as a way to cope. At university, he meets Ember, and an undeniable spark ignites between them. But Aiden wrestles with his developing feelings for her, and as they grow closer, unexpected dangers threaten their bond, including his secret. Aiden struggles to open up about his past to Ember, since it would reveal a troubling link to her parents' murders, and Ember finds herself questioning everything she believes to be true about Guardians. Not only could Aiden's secret tear them apart, but it may also lay the foundation for the Guardians' undoing ... A.M. McPherson breaks onto the literary scene with a coming-of-age story full of romance, suspense, and mystery. Fans of Renegades and My Hero Academia will enjoy this fresh take on a superhero world.