Anna Madrigal, aged 92, sets out on a final journey from San Francisco to Nevada, where she lived before her gender transition. This trip forces her to confront her past, buried memories, and the life she built before becoming who she is now.
At the same time, her chosen family from 28 Barbary Lane continues to face aging, change, and personal struggles while remaining emotionally connected. Their stories gradually converge with Anna’s journey, especially around the Burning Man festival.
The novel ends on an emotional and reflective note, focusing on identity, acceptance, memory, and the strength of chosen family bonds.