Wallbound

Caught stealing medicine for her little brother, sixteen-year-old Sin finds herself trapped in the Hangar, a brutal reflection zone for obstinate youth. What the President calls an opportunity for redemption is nothing like its promotional videos. Inside, there are no rules—only a ruthless hierarchy led by long-term inmates.

While her brother fights for his life outside, Sin struggles to navigate the dangerous social landscape within the walls. Everything changes with the arrival of Frankie, a new girl who defies the President’s system and ignores the long-term inmates’ rules. Outspoken and defiant, she ignites a spark within Sin.

As tensions between rival factions escalate, each day brings greater dangers and worries. Sin must decide who to trust and how far she’ll go to protect her brother. With Frankie’s help, she devises a daring plan to break free from the Box.

Wallbound by Ruby Coene, originally published in Dutch as Muurvast, is a gritty dystopian novel that explores human resilience and the fight for freedom in an unjust world.