When the Moon Was Ours

In Anna-Marie McLemore's enchanting second novel, When the Moon Was Ours, best friends Miel and Sam navigate a world that sees them as peculiar due to Miel's unique roses that bloom from her wrist and Sam's mysterious past. While their bond is strong, they must confront the threat posed by the Bonner sisters—four beautiful girls rumored to be witches—who desire Miel's roses for their magical allure of love. With a blend of romance and magical realism, this captivating tale explores themes of friendship and identity against a backdrop of compelling prose.