Sanjena Sathian’s Gold Diggers is where magical realism meets a coming-of-age story. Neil and Anita, first generation Indian-American teens, find themselves privy to an ancient form of alchemy. All of their dreams and aspirations are within reach—as long as the precious metal they require remains within reach, too.

After years of separation, they reunite as adults with a shared desire: gold. However, their reasons for returning to alchemy differ, and this will compel them to finally face their shared history, find connection to their ancestral homeland, and ultimately, heal themselves.