Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta

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After more than twenty years in prison, a trans woman newly released on parole spends a whirlwind Fourth of July weekend in Brooklyn trying to reconcile with the son she left behind and reunite with a family reluctant to accept her true identity. Carlotta Mercedes has been misunderstood her entire life. After being pulled into a robbery gone wrong, she was incarcerated under her birth name. However, during her time in prison, she embraced her identity as Carlotta, a transition rejected by prison authorities, leading to abuse and solitary confinement. Finally granted conditional freedom after her fifth appearance before the parole board, Carlotta returns to a changed New York City. She faces the challenge of reconnecting with her son and family, who struggle to accept her as she is, all while navigating strict parole restrictions and the pressure to stay out of jail. With a vibrant narrative style reminiscent of the author's previous work, this story sweeps through Brooklyn, offering an entertaining tale filled with unforgettable characters while highlighting the injustices of a prison system that continues to punish individuals long after their release.