Where Shadows Survive

In the nation of Orrath, sixteen-year-old Olea Briarwood has always survived in the shadows, caring for her younger siblings and navigating a world ruled by lies and fear. But when a mysterious traveler hints that the outside world still exists, Olea is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets, deception, and forbidden love with a soldier who may hold the key to everything. As rebellion sparks and the government's corruption comes to light, Olea must risk everything her family, her heart, and her life to reveal the truth...