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When the Moon Was Ours

Anna-Marie McLemore (2016)

SubgenreMagical Realism
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingR
Pages286 (Short <300)
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14+
Goodreads3.87/5 (11273)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentKissing
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

LGBTQ+ RepresentationStrong Friendships

Tropes

War

Themes

Friendship & LoyaltyIdentity & Self-DiscoveryLove & SacrificeMagic & MysteryWar & Its Consequences

Synopsis

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.

Is When the Moon Was Ours appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

14+

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, kissing only, and mild language.

Who'll love this

14+

Tags

LGBTQ+Magical RealismQueer FantasyWitchesYA