First published 2025
Jax lives in a country torn apart by civil war. When her family is caught in the crossfire, she must make a daring escape to the Free State, a rebel-held territory. But the journey is treacherous, and Jax soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerous game of survival and resistance. As she navigates the shifting loyalties and hidden agendas of the Free State, Jax must decide how far she'll go to protect the ones she loves.
Genres: dystopia, adventure, contemporary, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Free State, Jax
Period: 21st-century
352 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Press
Content warnings: violence