Oasis by Katya de Becerra

The oasis saved them. But who will save them from the oasis?
Alif had exciting summer plans: working on her father’s archaeological dig site in the desert with four close friends . . . and a very cute research assistant. Then the sandstorm hit.
With their camp wiped away, Alif and the others find themselves lost on the sands, seemingly doomed . . . until they find the oasis. It has everything they need: food, water, shade—and mysterious ruins that hide a deadly secret. As reality begins to shift around them, they question what’s real and what’s a mirage… Read more.
Trigger & Content Warnings:
- Racism mentioned
- Smoking
- Dehydration
- Blood & physical injuries
- Medical treatment & procedures
- Seizures mentioned
- Hospitalisation
- Death from impalement
- Bullying mentioned