A frozen world. Monstrous Secrets. Forbidden love.
In the  frozen world of the Frost, only mysterious blue flowers that bloom in  the snow keep the monsters at bay. The air is icy cold. It's easy to get  lost. One wrong move and a person could end up dead.
Lia Weaver knows this better than anyone.
After  monsters kill her parents, Lia must keep the family farm running in  their place. She follows the rules of the village: Don't talk to  outsiders. Don't go into the Frost at night. Don't ask too many  questions. Rules keep her family alive in this harsh and unforgiving  world.
But when her sister finds a handsome fugitive bleeding to  death in the forest at dusk, Lia surprises herself and does the  unthinkable.
She saves his life.
Giving shelter to the  fugitive could get her in trouble. The Elders have always described the  advanced society of people beyond the Frost, the “Farthers,” as ruthless  and cruel. But Lia is startled to find that Gabe is empathetic and  intelligent…and handsome. She might even be falling in love with him.
But  time is running out. The monsters from the forest circle the farm at  night. The village leader is starting to ask questions. Farther soldiers  are searching for Gabe. Lia must locate a secret organization called  the Thorns to help Gabe escape to safety, but every move she makes puts  her in more danger. 
Is compassion—and love—worth the risk?