Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro

Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro

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.

MARK OSHIRO is the Hugo-nominated creator of the online Mark Does Stuff world (Mark Reads and Mark Watches), where he reviews books and television shows. The Schneider Family Book Award for 2019 went to their debut novel, Anger Is a Gift. Their life's ambition is to pet every dog on the planet.