About the Book: Darby, a trans man nearing 30, returns to his small hometown after losing his job in New York. He stumbles into his old bookstore—and back in time—to meet his pre-transition teenage self. Haunted by a broken friendship and searching for belonging, Darby faces the past he tried to escape. Through a magical and emotional journey, he confronts identity, regret, and the possibility of healing. If you could speak to your younger self, what would you say—and would it change anything?