The Synesthete's Rainbow

For fans of Rupi Kaur and Caroline Kaufman, a debut poetic novella that takes the reader on a complex, tumultuous, and ultimately healing journey of love, told through the colorful lens of a synesthete.
The Synesthete’s Rainbow is a captivating poetry novella that paints the story of a toxic situationship through the vibrant lens of synesthesia. It intertwines sensory crossover and emotional depth as the protagonist, the Synesthete, names the colors of her love—all of which fall within a symbolic rainbow that defies nature. As the Synesthete journeys across this messy, fragmented, chaotic, and heart-wrenching rainbow, she confronts both the antagonist and herself in her plight of unrequited longing, and ultimately arrives at a burgeoning sense of self.
Perfect for readers drawn to short, metaphor-rich poetry and evocative tales of transformation, The Synesthete’s Rainbow illuminates the intricacies of human connection and the beauty of finding oneself on the other side of emotional storms.

Nisha Srinivasa is a writer, educator, and lover of the arts. Writing has always been her medium of self-expression, a way to explore and articulate the complexities of love, identity, and transformation. Beyond her own creative work, she is passionate about helping others—especially her students—find and share their voices through writing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in French and linguistics from UC Berkeley before pursuing her master’s at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she specialized in human development. Nisha currently resides in Oakland, California.