Kitianna has always been curious about what is on the other side of The Wall. Her father is a doctor and one of the few citizens permitted to cross through The Wall. Her friend Daniel, son of The General, wants to keep her safe. But Kitianna doesn't want to be safe. She wants to know. The Regeneration has ushered in an era of constant surveillance, and Kitianna's parents worry that her curiosity and love of writing will get her into trouble with The Authorities. With tensions across the country rising, Kitanna and her parents must navigate the fine line between safety and freedom.