A coming-of-age historical romance novel set in ninth century Africa during its golden age where mighty kingdoms prospered from the sale of gold and other commodities along the Sub-Sahara Trading Expeditions. The main characters are Princess Thema (a skilled sword fighter), and her childhood friend Ozigbodi. They both live in Ancient Ghana.

There is also Prince Akinyemi, from the African Kingdom of Ancient Benin. Both Ozigbodi and Akinyemi are skilled warriors and swordsmen. Their skills in battle lead to action-packed scenes.

When Thema and Akinyemi meet, sparks ignite as each is drawn to the other like a moth to a flame. Confused by their strong attraction for the other, they develop a clearer understanding of their feelings as they face life changing events together.
Thema’s willful nature and yearning for adventure lead to heartache, joy, and personal growth as she strives to understand the meaning of life, lost, and love.

Her childhood companion, Ozigbodi, who she loves deeply, is maturing and experiencing life alongside Thema. Ozigbodi gets swept into the mix as he holds on to romantic notions and a love for Thema he does not quite understand.

A love triangle develops between the two warriors Ozigbodi and Akinyemi, and overtime, Thema awakens into womanhood by one of them. Thema and her knight in shining armor experience adventures together which will lead them both down a path of self-discovery, friendship, romance, and a more mature love.

Historical quotes about the history of Africa are sprinkled throughout the novel to give the listener a better understanding of this fascinating continent and its peoples ancient customs.