Dahlia Season - (Future Tense) by Myriam Gurba (Paperback)

Desiree Garcia's life is a rollercoaster of weirdness, from her quirky stories of urban angst and redemption in this remarkable first fiction collection.

As she navigates high school and college, Desiree faces a coterie of both wanted and unwanted admirers, including racist deathrock sisters, an ex-carnie trannyboi, and even a transnational stalker with a pronounced limp.

But when she convinces herself she's schizophrenic, despite assurance otherwise, Desiree finds solace in the help of Rae, an ex-carnie trannyboi who becomes her June Carter to her Johnny Cash.

With Rae's help, Desiree answers the riddle of her insanity and names her disease.

Dahlia Season is a must-read for anyone looking for a unique and captivating story that will leave you rooting for the protagonist every step of the way.