Reese had almost achieved the conventional stability that had eluded previous generations of trans women: a loving partner named Amy, a New York City apartment, and a tolerable job. The only missing piece was a child. However, when Amy detransitions to become Ames, their relationship dissolves, leaving Reese in a cycle of loneliness and destructive behaviors. Meanwhile, Ames, having detransitioned to escape the complexities of living as a trans woman, finds his life as a man filled with regret, especially losing Reese—who was his family. Amidst this emotional turmoil, an opportunity arises when Ames learns that his boss, Katrina, with whom he has a relationship, is pregnant. This unexpected news forces Ames, Reese, and Katrina to reconsider the possibility of an untraditional family. Torrey Peters's debut novel, "Detransition, Baby," explores the raw and intricate layers of identity, relationships, and desires that challenge societal norms and expectations.