Tonari Dalton arrived on Jananda Island as a child when she chose to follow her father into exile. After his death she grew up in a place where murder is legal and the only way off is to win a deadly tournament. Sharp-tongued, resourceful, and fiercely determined, she leads a small group of friends who dream of escape.

When Fushi and Pioran arrive on the island, Tonari sees an opportunity. She tries to recruit the strange, powerful boy into the tournament, hoping his strength can buy them all freedom. Fushi, still grieving Gugu and newly cut off from the lingering souls of his lost companions, wants nothing to do with her plans.

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