In this dark novel, Ravenna Alexis Sallow and Angel Caulfield pack up and leave their tiny town of Wakefield, WA, together. With no other mode of transportation, they resort to dangerous and unconventional methods. The two of them aim for Portland, Oregon - the last known address of Angel's aunt and uncle. Along the way, things don't go to plan, and the duo become a trio when they meet a mysterious third party and their dog.