In an alternate reality where love is seen as a disease, Lena Haloway looks forward to the government mandated cure that promises a safe, predictable life devoid of passion. With her procedure just three months away, Lena's conviction is shaken when she meets Alex, a rebellious boy from the Wilds who challenges everything she's been taught. As their forbidden affection blossoms, they face the ultimate question: is love worth the risk in a society where it's the greatest crime of all?