Froi of the Exiles, part of The Lumatere Chronicles, takes readers back to the world created by Melina Marchetta in Finnikin of the Rock. Three years after the curse on Lumatere was lifted, Froi believes he has found his place. Loyal to the Queen and Finnikin, he has been shaped by the Guard sworn to protect the royal family and has learned to temper his fiery nature.

Embarking on a secretive mission to the kingdom of Charyn, Froi is unprepared for the surreal royal court he encounters. As he delves into the enigmatic ties of kinship and the enigma of a half-mad princess, he discovers a dormant melody within his own blood. Despite his reluctance, Froi must confront the music of his lineage.

This intense, gripping narrative, rich with complexity and imagination, follows Froi's journey of discovery in a land where he will unearth the hidden depths of his identity and destiny.