Fifty years ago some humans left Earth. Now Ara lives on Expansia, the only world she has even known. That is until her best friend and grandmother, Sophie, gifts her with a journal. This relic from Earth gives Ara a glimpse into the beginning of life on Expansia, a planet covered entirely with water. Ara learns of a forbidden love story and a secret that will change everything. Living in a society where the system controls where you work and who you marry seems normal to Ara until she learns what else they are controlling. Ara receives her dream career placement and her life seems to be at a high point when it suddenly comes crashing down to the lowest low. What will she do when the seemingly perfect veil is lifted to reveal the truth? Will her instincts lead her in the right direction? Join Ara in this tale of love, heartbreak, and discovery that will transport you to the New World of Expansia.