Rebel Heart by Moira Young

Set in a brutal, dust-choked postapocalyptic landscape, the story follows Saba, a fierce young woman driven to protect her family and fight back against those who have stolen their lives. As she navigates violent gangs, shifting loyalties, and harsh moral choices, she forges unexpected alliances, confronts betrayal, and discovers hard-won reserves of courage and compassion. The novel traces her struggle between thirst for revenge and the possibility of building something better for her people, showing her growth from lone avenger to reluctant leader.

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