A misguided elf uses dark magic to curse a baby to die on her sixteenth birthday. Gem elves alter the curse to one of sleep. But the only way to break the curse is for the elf to die.

Lilyrose lives a blissful life with her loving family, happy in the knowledge that her betrothed is her trusted friend. As the passing years bring the fated birthday closer, she steadfastly continues to live a full life even as she secretly struggles not to give in to her fear of the curse.

Then she learns of her true heritage and a longed-for brother she never knew she had. But when she discovers her brother and her betrothed are in mortal danger from the same elf, Lilyrose knows she must face her fears, face the elf and break the curse.