In a world where most of society is forced to live in poverty, Samantha is trying to get by. Since her dad died, her brother disappeared and her mom was put in the hospital, she has been the only thing keeping her family together. But when she is kidnapped and taken to the New City, she finds out that perfect isn't all it's set up to be. Searching for answers and her brother, Sam discovers things she never knew about the world or herself.

Alexa, a wallflower, thinks she has life figured out. However, after one fateful accident, Sam and her friends struggle to adapt to their lives that have been changed forever.