Hazel knew it was illegal. But she brought it home anyway.
What was once called the United States of America has now been split into two separate nations, the Rural Region and Prka. Prka values technological development. The Rural Region considers itself a 'pre-internet' society. Communication between these two nations has been prohibited since the Tech War.
When 17-year-old Rural Regionite Hazel Kiv discovers an illegal journal from Prka in the woods, she finds out more about Prka than she ever dreamed she would. Fully aware of the consequences, Hazel must make a choice between what she feels compelled to do and what is expected of her.