A strange virus sweeps the globe, making humans allergic to each other. Standing next to someone could be a death sentence; a kiss could be fatal. Angela tries to navigate this bewildering new world, living separately from her husband and children, communicating through screens.
But when she encounters a mysterious stranger walking unprotected, a man seemingly immune, Angela wonders if connection is still possible. Is it worth risking everything for a chance to touch, to feel, to truly live again? This gripping dystopian novel explores the boundaries of human connection in a world defined by isolation and fear.