But when the two set out on a magical journey across the desert, they find their hearts could be a match. One night, Xo's wish is granted - in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the town's murderous conqueror. Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit. Her only companions are the blessed stars above and enigmatic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty dunes. Xochitl is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. This meditative listen shouldn't be missed." ( AudioFile magazine)įrom 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 Corzo creates distinct voices for a variety of casually queer Latinx characters. " Corzo fluidly shifts from English to Spanish and back in this atmospheric audiobook, adopting a leisurely pace that allows listeners to savor the setting, poetic language, and slow-burn romance.
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