The novel opens with the protagonist, Edmundo, living in a run-down area of Fresno, California. He is constantly on the lookout for danger and has a difficult time trusting people. He lives with his aunt, who is also his guardian, and his cousin, who is his best friend. Edmundo’s parents were killed when he was young, and he has never really recovered from their death.Edmundo’s life changes when he meets Gloria, a girl who has just moved to Fresno from Mexico. She is different from anyone Edmundo has ever met, and he slowly begins to open up to her. As their friendship grows, Edmundo starts to see the world in a different way. He starts to believe that there is more to life than just surviving.However, just as Edmundo is starting to feel happy again, tragedy strikes. Gloria is killed in a drive-by shooting, and Edmundo is left to deal with his pain on his own.The novel follows Edmundo as he tries to make sense of his life after Gloria’s death. He starts working at a fast food restaurant, and he eventually meets a girl named Lupita. Lupita helps Edmundo to see that there is still beauty in the world, and she helps him to start healing from his grief.Buried Onions is a novel about grief, loss, and healing. It is a story of hope, and it shows that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of finding happiness again.