First published 2018
Rowan lives in the underground city of Eden, where humanity survives after Earth's surface became uninhabitable. The city operates under strict population controls and rigid social hierarchies. When Rowan discovers she possesses abilities that mark her as different, she faces a terrible choice. The government wants to use her powers for their own ends, while rebels seek to overthrow the system entirely. Rowan finds herself torn between Lark, who represents safety within Eden's walls, and Lachlan, who offers freedom in the dangerous world above. As she learns more about Eden's dark secrets and her own mysterious past, Rowan must decide whether to accept her predetermined fate or fight for the right to choose her own destiny. Her decision will determine not only her own future but the survival of everyone she loves.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Eden, Earth
Period: Future
754 pages · Kindle Edition · Atria/Keywords Press