
This young adult novel follows Sarah Jac Crow and James Holt, two young ranch workers in a bone-dry, near-future Southwest. Their love, a dangerous secret, becomes their greatest vulnerability. When an accident forces them to go on the run, they must navigate a perilous landscape and a possibly cursed new ranch, facing immense challenges and a potentially high cost for their devotion. The book explores themes of resilience, loyalty, and the sacrifices made for love, set against a backdrop of magical realism and a harsh, unforgiving future. It's suitable for mature young readers.
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Sign in to write a reviewImplied danger and a 'cursed ranch' create a sense of unease and mild fright.
An 'horrible accident' and general danger imply some violence, though not explicitly graphic.