In a world where a pandemic has wiped out most of America's children, those who remain are not the same. Sixteen-year-old Ruby awakens on her tenth birthday to discover a terrifying new reality: her once ordinary abilities are now a threat to the establishment. Labeled dangerous and sent to Thurmond, a ruthless government rehabilitation camp, Ruby nurtures a secret so powerful it could crumble oppressive forces or ignite a fight for freedom. Escaping Thurmond, Ruby joins a band of fellow survivors on a perilous journey to find sanctuary. Among them is Liam, their brave leader, drawn to Ruby--a connection she desperately guards. As alliances form and adversaries loom, Ruby stands at a crossroads that could reshape their dystopian world.