Not a Drop to Drink

In a future where water is more precious than gold, Mindy McGinnis's debut novel, Not a Drop to Drink, follows teenage Lynn as she fiercely defends her pond against various threats, including drought and intruders. Living in a harsh, frontier-like world, Lynn has been trained to protect her vital resource at all costs, but when mysterious strangers start encroaching on her territory, she realizes the dangers of her isolated existence. As tension escalates with nighttime threats and gunfire, Lynn must confront the reality that she holds something everyone desires. This gripping tale of survival blends drama, danger, and unexpected romance.