A violin teacher who sold seven souls to Hell needs one more to fulfill her contract. A trans runaway violinist needs a teacher. An alien refugee disguised as a donut shop owner needs to save her family. In the suburbs of LA, three women's stories collide in a novel that shouldn't work — and absolutely, beautifully does.
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Moods: Warm Multi-Genre Musical Diverse
Tropes: Faustian Bargain Trans Violinist Alien Donut Shop LA Suburbs
Seamless — Aoki makes Faustian bargain + aliens + trans identity feel natural.
Aoki is trans — Katrina's story is deeply personal and authentic.
Yes, complete standalone.