"Valencia" is a riveting tale of one girl's quest for love and adventure in San Francisco's vibrant dyke scene. Experience a year in the life of Michelle Tea, as she navigates the drama-filled Mission District and encounters a cast of unforgettable characters: from knife-wielding Marta, to Iris, the beautiful boy-dyke, and Magdalena Squalor, the ex of Michelle's tormented poet-girlfriend. This fast-paced memoir illuminates the ups and downs of radical sex, heartbreak, and sisterhood in a world of girls.