Enter the vivid and cinematic world of Faloiv in the first book of this dazzling YA sci-fi/fantasy series, perfect for fans of Carve the Mark, Red Rising, and These Broken Stars. Octavia has always dreamed of becoming a whitecoat, one of the prestigious N'Terra scientists who study the natural wonders of Faloiv. So when the once-secretive labs are suddenly opened to students, she leaps at the chance to see what happens behind their closed doors. However, she quickly discovers that all is not what it seems on Faloiv, and the experiments the whitecoats have been doing run the risk of upsetting the humans' fragile peace with the Faloii, Faloiv's indigenous people. As secret after disturbing secret comes to light, Octavia finds herself on a collision course with the charismatic and extremist new leader of N'Terra's ruling council. But by uncovering the mysteries behind the history she's been taught, the science she's lived by, and the truth about her family, she threatens to be the catalyst for an all-out war. A Powerful, Untapped Gift: Octavia believes science holds all the answers, but she's about to discover a connection to Faloiv's wildlife that goes beyond any textbook--an ability that could save her people, or doom them. Deep Family Secrets: The history Octavia has been taught is a lie.

By digging into her family's past, she'll unravel a truth that threatens the very foundation of N'Terra. A Fragile Peace: Humans and the indigenous Faloii have coexisted for decades. But as a new extremist leader rises to power, that peace is on the verge of shattering. High-Stakes Dystopian Adventure: With cinematic world-building and thrilling political intrigue, this is a must-read for fans of YA sci-fi where one girl's choices could trigger an interstellar war.