Astrid Krieger's life could easily pass for an adventure a tad too wild to be true. Inhabiting a rocket ship in her parents' backyard, Astrid's existence is anything but ordinary. Her sanctuary is shattered when she's unceremoniously expelled from Bristol Academy, sparking a quest for vengeance against her mysterious betrayer. Love for her grandfather, a man who doesn't shy away from the business of nuclear warheads, remains her sole emotional anchor. When public school, absolute anathema to Astrid, is imposed upon her, she sees it as nothing short of torture. Yet, within these uncharted territories of common education and everyday interactions, Astrid may just find the answers to her expulsion, the truth of betrayal, and the complexities of life beyond her privilege. And as for Noah, the unassuming boy crossing her path, he may carry more secrets than she's prepared to uncover.