Snowflake, AZ

In Marcus Sedgwick's thought-provoking novel, Ash travels to Snowflake, Arizona, in search of her stepbrother Bly and encounters a community grappling with a mysterious illness linked to modern life’s chemical impact on the environment. The residents, whom they refer to as "canaries," serve as alarming indicators of the health crisis that surrounds them, often dismissed by the unaffected locals. As Ash experiences her own cycle of illness and recovery, the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of societal breakdown, examining themes of resilience, love, and communal strength amid looming crises.