Rose awakens in a strange land with no memory of her past, facing a life of servitude or death under the May Queen. Stripped of her identity, Rose chooses a desperate bid for freedom with her fellow captive, Lavender. Their escape to Earth is only the beginning, as they find themselves pursued by cruel faeries who wish to control them. The arrival of Clarent, a mysterious silver man, draws them into a community of survivors, but their pasts and the lethal nature of Rose's own body threaten their fragile safety and the possibility of intimacy.

The premise sets up a dark fantasy retelling with elements of romance and survival. The narrative appears to focus on Rose's internal struggle with her past and her lethal nature, alongside the external threat posed by the fae. The introduction of Clarent and a community of survivors suggests a developing found family dynamic. The story likely explores themes of identity, freedom, and the complexities of love and intimacy under duress.