Almond, Quartz, and Finch

Set in a desert land, the Nezel face oppression as refugee servants. Two friends, Almond and Quartz, discover a sinister plot threatening their people and team up with Finch, the rightful heir, to devise a plan for rescue. As they navigate alliances and challenges, Almond grapples with the daunting decision of choosing a gender and name during the Time of Naming. Together, they confront their identities and fight for their community's survival amidst escalating dangers.