Gayathiri Kamalakanthan's debut is a young adult coming-of-age novel in verse that centers on Surya, a non-binary teenager navigating their first romantic relationship. Kamalakanthan emphasizes the importance of including sex-positive and consensual scenes in the narrative. The author aims to equip readers with greater confidence and reduce the feelings of shame surrounding their identities, which she identifies as a central political drive behind the book.