Mute from birth, Emma-Rose grew up half-wild in the Southern backwoods- until strangers discovered her magical powers and imprisoned her in a laboratory of torture. Her one salvation was the woman in the next cell, Strawberry Auden. Now Strawberry's returned, and according to her, they'll both make it to safety. But Emma's plans have failed so many times that she has no hope left to lose.As the two women seek to evade their pursuers, their friendship rekindles, and they are forced to confront both enemies and insecurities.