Rhapsody in Violet

Nova is a teenage individual who identifies as nonbinary and has recently relocated to Brooklyn, New York, accompanied by their mother and older sister. Following their mother's decision to divorce after discovering her husband's infidelity, she returns to her childhood home in Brooklyn, surrounded by her Puerto Rican family. To embrace their true identity, Nova leaves behind their past persona, Shawn Jackson, and starts anew in this vibrant city. There, they forge new friendships and encounter an intriguing romantic connection. Aldo Reed is a recent college graduate with a liberal arts degree, but life hasn't quite panned out as expected. Despite being popular among college girls for his edgy musician persona, his post-graduation job as a barista barely covers expenses. Aldo often performs at various venues in Brooklyn, occasionally venturing to Manhattan, but love seems like a distant dream. He enjoys casual connections but longs for a deeper, meaningful relationship – a quality his friends jokingly call him a hopeless romantic for. At one of Aldo's gigs, he is captivated by Nova's beauty. However, pursuing a relationship with Nova presents challenges, primarily due to the age gap and the uncertainty surrounding Nova's gender identity. Aldo wonders if his attraction would change if he were to learn that Nova possesses a penis – will it affect his feelings about their potential connection? This thought adds complexity to Aldo's growing affection for Nova.