A jaded resistance fighter. A magical mutant girl. A quest to save the last beacon of hope in a deadly, dystopian world.

Sixteen-year-old Angela thinks she and her father are the last survivors on Earth. She dreams of adventure and romance but only finds it in books. In the confines of her garden paradise, she’s untouched by contaminants that caused the rest of humanity to mutate into murderous beasts or die. But the lure of the outside world is irresistible.

When a seventeen-year-old boy stumbles upon Angela’s home with news about a thriving community, she dares to leave her garden for the first time. The dystopian society that she finds is deadlier than she expected, and the wardens tasked with protecting the settlement have murderous secrets. Does she have what it takes to stay alive and save humanity in the process?

The Hunger Games meets The Darkest Minds in a thrilling coming-of-age adventure.

Reader Reviews

"KRS spins a fantastic tale of a country that dabbled in intentional genetic alterations and mutations, which ended up killing many and causing the world to protest. In the aftermath, Angela's father hid her away from the world to protect her and succeeded in raising the most naive, kindhearted girl one could imagine. It's a great setup for what promises to be a fantastic new series.” - Amazon Review

“The budding romantic build-up is believable, and the government's treatment of "mutants" speaks beautifully to real-world issues.” - Amazon Review

“It's got apocalyptic Rapunzel vibes, which I loved.” - Amazon Review

“My favorite part is the message of hope laced through the bleak atmosphere of the world portrayed in the story. This is a great YA dystopian tale with some almost magical twists.” - Amazon Review

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