by Ally Condie
First published 2023
Rya opens her eyes to an unfamiliar, barren landscape. No people, no buildings—just endless gray. Desperate to understand where she is and how she arrived, she begins a solitary trek across the featureless terrain. As Rya searches for signs of life or civilization, she faces dwindling resources and the gnawing fear that she may be truly, utterly alone. Determined to find a way home, Rya pushes forward, fueled by the hope of reuniting with her family. But the further she goes, the more her sense of isolation and despair sets in. Will Rya discover the truth behind her strange predicament, or will she be lost to this bleak, empty world forever?
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, post-apocalyptic
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, isolation
32 pages · Hardcover · Viking Books for Young Readers