One touch can kill—but the greatest danger may be discovering who decides what makes someone a monster.

In a fractured future where the world is collapsing under the rule of a brutal regime, Juliette Ferrars has spent years imprisoned because her touch is lethal. When she's suddenly released to become a weapon for those in power, she finds herself caught between rebellion, buried truths, and impossible choices. As alliances shift and long-hidden secrets come to light, Juliette must decide whether she will remain defined by fear—or become powerful enough to reshape the world around her.