Rifted

Running from the required two years of service in the Dravara isn't unusual, and oftentimes facing a bounty hunter is better than what lies east. Sixteen-year-old Evander--with his older brother, Silas, an ex-Dravara himself--makes the decision to flee, but in a tragic turn of events they become separated, and Evander is left to fend for himself. However, running can't go on forever, and Evander is forced to face a reality even more terrifying than being on his own. What prowls over the Rift quickly becomes more than just fairytale and he discovers that not everything is exactly as it seems.

What follows is nothing short of a revolution.

Rifted is a tale that follows more than just one person's journey, one of sacrifice and reward, and just what it takes to get there. It features a number of characters from minority groups, particularly people on the LGBT+ spectrum. It also features characters with mental illness, and focuses on dealing with and healing from this.

If you're looking for a novel about revolution, bonds between people, and what it means to be human, you've come to the right place.