Intro

Elara Santiago, 18, has left her bustling hometown of Cincinnati for college in a small, conservative town in the Midwest. As an mixed woman, she finds herself a bit of an outsider in this new environment. Elara was a competitive rower in high school, has a passion for baking, and comes from a supportive, loving family. But despite her successes, her past struggles with bullying and depression linger, making it hard for her to trust new friendships. Now, college presents a fresh start-and an opportunity to unravel the complexities of her identity, sexuality, and place in the world.