When the Moon Was Ours

This is a young adult novel with a science fiction theme. Sam is a teenager known as Moon since he hangs moons all over town. Miel is a teenager girl who appeared when a rusty water tower was taken town.  She is different from the others because roses grow out of her wrist. She lives with Aracely, a woman that helps people who are lovesick. The Bonner sisters are four beautiful girls. Boys fall madly in love with them.  The girls feel their powers are dwindling. They think Miel’s roses can revive them, but she isn’t interested in giving her roses to them.

This is a story of a transgendered teen. It shows how hard it is to live in the wrong body and what extent a person must go to when trying to fit in. The author includes a note at the end of the book explaining the personal connection to the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone that feels different and has trouble fitting in.