This series delves into the tense landscape of a dystopian society where institutions with ostensibly good intentions gradually erode personal freedom. Follow characters as they navigate their struggles against a system that promises protection but wields control. The narratives explore themes of courage, familial bonds, and the fight to maintain identity under pervasive surveillance. Readers who enjoy gripping dystopian tales with a strong emotional core will find themselves engrossed.
Allira Daniels lives in fear of the Institute, which claims to protect Defectives but feels more like a prison. Determined to keep her brother Shilah safe, she risks drawing attention to herself after saving two classmates from a crash. Now, her family must decide whether to stay or flee as the Institute's scrutiny grows.