Paul takes the form of a mortal girl

In 1993, Paul Polydoris works at a gay club in a vibrant university town, immersed in queer theory and a lively dating scene. Paul harbors a secret: he is a shapeshifter, transforming at will from a Riot Grrrl to a leather cub. This leads him on a journey from Iowa City to San Francisco, navigating the queer archives of struggle and pleasure. This novel offers a speculative history of early '90s identity politics, following a hero/ine through a world marked by loss, music, and evolving connections.