Some secrets can change a life.Essie Redcup knows the kind that can change a world...Essie Redcup is just a street kid.At least, that’s what everyone believes.But after one stolen pie lands her in prison, Essie hears a rumour that could shatter everything her city stands for.The holy High Sages might not be so holy after all.Now Essie is on the run.Across the branches of the Worldroot Tree, through worlds ruled by war, music, study, peace, and endless celebration, Essie must uncover the truth before powerful people silence her forever.But the more she learns, the more dangerous the truth becomes.Because powerful people will do anything to keep their secrets hidden.And Essie Redcup knows too many of them...