The story revolves around a girl named Aurelia Valerius of Italy. Except, not Italy. The story takes place on the future in a different world. The world saw destruction and new places were formed in the old places. North America's parts become Panem. While the Hunger Games are fought by the Citizens of the districts of Panem, the people of Emalis, (new Italy) face a different trouble. Aurelia was just a normal girl till her life changed forever.