Life is hard. Death is harder. But for Carmen, the two go hand-in-hand. Carmen Heathers finally gets the chance to live a normal life, but her joy is short-lived. Suddenly, she's forced to choose between death, and living life as a monster. With her soulmate Gaviyn by her side, she learns the ropes of vampirism and her witchcraft heritage. Soon, though, Carmen faces a new terror that threatens to end her life again, this time for good. Carmen and Gaviyn seek Sanctuary, and with the help of a group of misfit witches and vampires, they must stand together and fight for all their lives. But the battle is only the beginning...