When Belle Song accidentally discovers a rare and highly valuable mineral deposit near Mount Olympus on Mars, a huge mining company moves in to claim rights. But to mine the land, they put Mars' water supply at risk. Soon, protesters and company officials clash, and Belle and her friends learn about the complexities of protecting the environment.
"Explores the history, science, architecture, and mythology of the subterranean landscape, discussing the nature of human relationships with caves, catacombs, subway systems, and abandoned mines"--OCLC.
In an isolated, matriarchal society, Jena embraces her role as one of the few, honored girls who mine life-sustaining mica. But when she learns how far the Mothers will go to ensure their people's survival, she begins to question everything.
