The Qidu are extraordinary warriors whose power comes from an additional bone that humans lack—the 207th Bone. However, this power comes at a devastating cost: the Qidu mother is killed at childbirth.
For women members of the Qidu clan, pregnancy is fatal. As the fetus matures, it develops a blade-shaped bone that tears through the mother's abdomen, resulting in her death. Equipped with a powerful natural weapon, the child grows up to be a powerful warrior.
The story is set in a war-ravaged world, where the Qidu’s prowess has brought the militarily superior Half-Dragon Empire to the brink of defeat. This character-driven book delves into whether the daughters of the Qidu family can break free from the oppressive chains of patriarchal tradition and forge their own path.