When the Moon Was Ours is a YA magical realism story about a transboy who falls in love with a girl who has her own secrets and does what she can to protect his. 
 The real reason I decided initially to pick up this book is for the reason you are never supposed to: the cover. (I know, I know.) Little did I realize how special the story and the writing would be. Anna-Marie McLemore is a master of evocative, lyrical prose and had me captivated once I settled into the rhythm of her storytelling. There were times I was in tears over the unfolding of these characters. I highly recommend picking up this gorgeous book, one of my favorites of the year.