The Feeding

In Anthony Ryan's postapocalyptic novel The Feeding, the world has been ravaged by terrifying creatures known as feeders, leaving survivors holed up in fortified settlements amidst the ruins of civilization. Within New City Redoubt, a young scavenger named Layla, determined to save her dying father, joins the elite group of Crossers tasked with venturing into the perilous Outside to retrieve essential supplies. As she proves her mettle and gains respect among her peers, Layla must navigate the dangers of a world filled with deadly predators.