Isabelle Falcone has been asking herself that question ever since her brother was born. He's always been ill and no one has any answers for her. When her family's healer leaves, she has to find the strength to get help outside of the city she calls home. With only her frail brother by her side, will she go to the last people that may be able to save him? They'll ask a high price, one she might not want to pay. But for her brother's life, anything is worth it. Isn't it?