2023 Selah Award Winner in First Novel
2023 Selah Award Finalist in YA Fiction

World War III has erupted on American soil. Seventeen-year-old Jadzia's life will never be the same again. As a mandatory draft takes effect, Jadzia finds herself on the front lines of the war, torn apart from her family. But when her best friend is killed, Jadzia is desperate to find her way back to them. She abandons her platoon and sets out on her own. Jadzia must navigate a dangerous cross-country journey, facing betrayal, violence, and the constant threat of death. Along the way, she meets Ryker-the son of a faith leader whose places of worship have been attacked. Despite the chaos, Jadzia finds refuge and friendship among Ryker's unlikely group of individuals ... even though their faith is a little old-fashioned. And Ryker's insistence on helping her doesn't make it easier for Jadzia to resist her growing feelings toward him. But the military is determined to capture Jadzia and all outlaws. When survival seems impossible, will sacrifice be their only route to freedom? This action-packed YA dystopian novel is perfect for fans of The Out of Time Series and The Gifting Series.