Deprived

The state of Wisteria lies in a desert wasteland, formerly known as the United States. The tyrannical president and the elite live in luxury while the Wanderers live in squalor. Maize, a 16-year-old girl, hates the president while everyone adores him. Maize has dreams of escaping to the west where she can be free. But she is now a Chosen and must transition to the Capitol. Forever. She leaves behind her mother still grieving the husband who deserted them and her brother who is now allergic to Solix Protein, their only source of food in the village. Maize made a promise to her brother Liam that she would return to save his life, no matter what. But with all her planning Maize didn't plan on falling in love.