The blazing desert sun in Trader Town exposes secrets, but not Malenie's. She always obeys Papa's one rule: never let anyone see the blue diamonds inscribed on her skin. But when a stranger comes to town hunting secrets, Malenie is his target. To escape, Malenie slips through the mysterious wall in the desert that only she can see. On the other side, everything is different, especially the diamonds on her skin. They are a sign of magic that fulfills the wishes of anyone who touches her and they make her even more of a target. To protect herself, Malenie entrusts her magic to a street thief, but the thief has