“Oshiro persuasively cultivates suspense...this breathtaking indictment of corrupted religion’s consequences presents a standout, deeply felt portrait of a teenager’s longing for connection.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“An edge-of-your-seat mystery with speculative elements. . . An important and searing read on the value of family, agency, and belief.”

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise for Each of Us a Desert:

Buzzfeed's Best YA Speculative Fiction of 2020

NPR Best Books of 2020

“This book is a prayer, and it also feels like a warning.”–NPR

“I have been trying to find words that envelop my feelings for this book into a cohesive sentence, but since that could take years — this book is a stunning, incredible journey showing the ways that storytelling is an integral part of life.” —Buzzfeed

“Part coming-of-age story, part fantasy, this book not only delivers an enchanting tale, but also has some of the most creative world-building happening in speculative fiction right now—all told through a Latinx lens.”—Den of Geek

Awards and Praise for Anger Is a Gift:

*2019 ALA Schneider Family Book Award Teen Winner

*31st Annual Lammy Finalist for LGBTQ Children’s/Young Adult category

*2019 ALA Rainbow Young Adult Book List Selection

*Buzzfeed’s 24 Best YA Books of 2018

*Vulture’s 38 Best LGBTQ YA Novels

*Book Riot’s Best Books 2018

“A passionate and promising debut.”—Entertainment Weekly

"Anger is a Gift is an explosion of fury and revolution. Mark Oshiro's beautiful and brutal debut proves that not only can anyone be a hero, but great change comes when the heroes work together."—Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End

"Raw, unflinching, and full of heart. Anger is a Gift is a masterpiece."—Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This is Where it Ends

“Anger Is a Gift should be required reading in high schools everywhere.”—Charlie Jane Anders, author of Victories Greater Than Death