Each of Us a Desert
From award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful coming-of-age fantasy novel about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where stories come to life
Xochitl is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the blessed stars above and enigmatic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty dunes. Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit. One night, Xo's wish is granted--in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the town's murderous conqueror. But when the two set out on a magical journey across the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down. Fresh off of Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical direction with their new YA novel, Each of Us a Desert.BUY THE BOOK
Community Reviews
Beautiful book. More magic realism than fantasy, which I enjoy. Masterful narration on the audiobook. The Spanish was enviably gorgeous. I wanted to drown in it. I also really liked how there were a bunch of queer love stories but they were treated as just normal and not overly focused on. Queer love stories deserve to be regular, just like the cis het ones. Anyhow, loved this book so much Iâve already bought a copy for a friend and want to buy one for my classroom shelves.
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