Loved itBack to YA I have When the Moon Was Ours by Anamarie Mcleammore. It's magical realism. It's whimsical. this author's writing is so beautiful and descriptive.
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When the Moon Was Ours (2016)
Others: Positive As their deep friendship turns to love, Latina teenager Miel, who grows roses from her wrist, and Italian-Pakistani Samir, a transgender boy, fear their secrets will be exposed by the beautiful Bonner girls, four sisters rumored to be witches.
- ISBN:
- 9781250058669
- Length:
- 273 pages
Genres: fantasy, young adult
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