Gale and Madge have finally started their lives together in the Seam. Already off to a rocky start, how will these lovers stay bound together? Marriage problems are the least of their worries as the country around them secretly works to overthrow the government. Can they make it through? Sequel to Faded Lines, but can also stand alone.

When her parents are executed by Romulus Thread, only one person stands up to save Madge Undersee from the fate The Capitol has condemned her to.