Life, life always begins in total darkness and then it claws its way into the light, where the true journey begins.

Greatsword, Battleaxe and Warhammer are back, but this time the burdens that fell on them now falls on their heirs. In particular, Braveheart, who wants nothing more than to separate himself from the aura of his legendary father. Join him and the next generation of Equestria's heroes as old scars are reopened, trust is betrayed, secrets are revealed and a threat like no other aims to tear Equestria apart yet again.

You absolutely must read the first book to understand what's going on in this one… I would refrain from judgement until then…