When sixteen year old Emry's mom is taken to board the fourth trip to a newly discovered planet unexpectedly, Emry is blamed. Her remaining family shuns her and ignores her- except for her brother, Ryder. Emry knows that the only way she can win back her family's trust is by finding her mom and figuring out why she was taken. But what chance does a teenage girl have against the whole galaxy?

In a world where people are followed by animals that reflect their personality, Taylor is devastated when she starts being followed by companions of the creepy crawly variety. As her passionate science teacher's annual companion showcase rapidly approaches, Taylor's mind is abuzz with anxiety about what her newfound companions mean about who she is.