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Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro

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In Each of Us a Desert, did you enjoy ...

... a young protagonist's spiritual and emotional journey in a world shaped by stories and beliefs?

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

If you loved following Xochitl's journey of self-discovery and grappling with the power of stories and confessions in Each of Us a Desert, you'll be captivated by Jam's quest in Pet. Both novels fuse spirituality, folklore, and coming-of-age exploration as their young protagonists confront the deep truths hidden within their communities.

... the nuanced exploration of identity and belonging in a harsh, insular world?

An Unkindness Of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon

If you connected with Xochitl's struggle to find her place in a society that expects her to bear burdens she never chose, An Unkindness of Ghosts offers a similarly powerful journey with Aster, who must navigate a rigid, oppressive environment aboard the HSS Matilda and claim her own voice against all odds.

... a dreamlike, poetic fantasy rooted in myth and lush, evocative language?

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

If you were enchanted by the lyrical prose and immersive folkloric atmosphere of Each of Us a Desert, you'll be swept away by the lush, beautiful storytelling of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea. Mina’s journey through the Spirit Realm is told in vibrant, flowing language that echoes the dreamlike quality of Xochitl's desert wanderings.

... a protagonist’s transformative journey through grief and self-discovery?

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

If Xochitl’s gradual growth and evolving understanding of herself resonated with you, Leigh’s emotional journey in The Astonishing Color of After will too. As Leigh searches for answers after her mother's death, her path is marked by personal transformation, acceptance, and hope—much like Xochitl’s own evolution.

... the use of allegory and magical realism to tell a deeply personal story?

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

If you admired how Each of Us a Desert used magical elements and allegorical storytelling to explore truth, memory, and trauma, Bone Gap will draw you in with its mysterious, symbol-laden narrative of a small town where reality and myth intertwine as Finn searches for the missing Roza.

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