thomas w. everson

On Celebration Day Emma Pureheart and her best friend Rina join students all across Salvoa in choosing a Career Path to study. Emma strives for a path where she can help people, and pushed her evaluations hard to get choices that would present those opportunities.

In the new school year she and Rina are joined by a group of new friends-Skye, Chase, Van, and Denis-and the duo’s dynamics shift. They welcome their new friends, but it quickly becomes apparent that not all of their personalities fit together well.

As Emma juggles academics, extracurriculars, and complex relationships, tensions rise. Conflicts emerge within the group, endangering even her bond with Rina. Pureheart is a journey of friendship and self-discovery, where a young woman must learn to navigate not only her own trials, but also become a leader to her friends.