Sixteen-year-old Kennedy Neff is desperate to find the father she's never met. Her mother remembers almost nothing about him-except for the strange symbol tattooed on his wrist. But Kennedy is sure of one thing: she inherited her otherworldly abilities from him. When those powers earn her a spot at an elite institute on a paradise planet at the far edge of the universe, she seizes the chance to uncover the truth.

Amid alien landscapes and newfound friendships, Kennedy's heart is pulled in an unexpected direction-toward Reddick, a dreamy upperclassman who feels light-years out of her league. As their connection deepens, so do the secrets surrounding her father. Every clue brings Kennedy closer to uncovering his identity, but also closer to danger.

With an intergalactic war on the horizon, Kennedy's quest for her father collides with her growing feelings for Reddick. In her relentless search, she will uncover a family secret that will change not only her world, but the entire universe.