An Alien Land

This is a fantasy story about a boy living in a land ruled by a tyrant. Poverty, and crime are rampant in the streets and he took to stealing for survival but gets caught. He is sentenced not to death, but to live and work in a colony in a distant, alien land. Unknowing and without a choice he boards the ship full of hopeful families and mercenaries to the land of hope. But little do they know the life and dangers in the newfound land. (This is my first story, feedback is greatly appreciated). :)