A Scatter of Light

In "A Scatter of Light," Malinda Lo returns to the Bay Area with a compelling queer coming-of-age story set during the pivotal time of the first Supreme Court decisions legalizing gay marriage. After a graduation party goes awry, Aria Tang West is sent to California to stay with her artist grandmother, where she unexpectedly connects with Steph, her grandmother's gardener. This summer, initially envisioned as dull, transforms into a life-changing experience as Aria navigates her identity and discovers a vibrant working-class queer community. The narrative also touches on the lives of familiar characters from "Last Night at the Telegraph Club," offering a glimpse into their pasts.