Birthmarked

Set in a sun-scorched future, the story follows 16-year-old Gaia Stone, a midwife living outside the protected walls, as she grapples with her loyalty to the Enclave and her desire to rescue her detained parents. When her family is arrested, Gaia faces a pivotal decision that challenges everything she has been taught. The narrative explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the search for truth in a harsh, divided world.