War Dog by JM Powers

A gripping and emotionally intense story, War Dog follows Kayla, a young soldier navigating the brutal realities of combat alongside Socorro, the only other female in her unit. After a traumatic event at a Forward Operating Base, Kayla returns home deeply changed--only to face new horrors stateside. As she seeks refuge in the mountains, the line between external enemies and internal trauma blurs, delivering a powerful exploration of war, survival, and psychological descent.