root-book

The world has been ravaged by relentless natural disasters, reducing society to crumbling refugee camps and lawless wastelands. David has spent the last few years keeping his nine-year-old sister alive after their parents died, working as an enforcer in one of the largest camps. His job is simple: maintain order and crack down on anyone who threatens the fragile system—including Amari, a cunning thief who’s made it her mission to defy him at every turn. She’s reckless, untrustworthy, and an infuriating thorn in his side. She steals to survive. He enforces the rules to protect what little structure they have left. They hate each other.