After spending over two decades in a men's prison, Carlotta Mercedes, a trans woman, breathes the air of freedom following her parole. In her new life, she faces the daunting task of piecing together her identity and relationships in a Brooklyn that doesn't look like the one she remembers. As she navigates the complexities of reconnecting with her estranged son and a family grappling with her true self, Carlotta walks the tightrope of post-incarceration life over a tumultuous Fourth of July weekend, determined not to falter over the minor infractions that threaten to send her back to the confines she yearns to leave behind. The novel, penned with vivacious prose, whirls us through the transformed streets of Brooklyn, evoking the bustling spirit of Joyce's Dublin, while casting an unflinching eye on the failures of the justice system.