Almond Quartz and Finch

<p>The Nezel are refugee servants toiling in a desert land where their culture is barely tolerated. Two friends prowling through secret tunnels uncover a villainous plot that places the Nezel in jeopardy. Almond and Quartz hatch a desperate plan to aid Finch rightful heir to the throne. Even with the help of unexpected allies their heroic efforts may not be enough-and the Time of Naming cannot be delayed. All adolescents must choose a gender and a new name for adulthood but Almond intensely private struggles to make this choice. Almond Quartz and Finch strive to claim their true selves and protect their people in perilous times.</p>