Exiles on Earth (Outcasts of Oloria, #1)

Eloria is meant to be a paradise. It feels more like a gilded cage for people who don't fit the mold.

“Perfection is a lie we tell ourselves to feel safe.”

Xander is obsessed with perfection. He learns that flaws are actually the only things that make us human.

Being cast out sounds terrifying. For these characters, it becomes the first time they can breathe.

Authority figures use safety as a weapon. They trade your freedom for a promise of peace that never feels real.