A group of teenagers deal with sex, love, bullying, family and betrayal. (Edgy YA)
Life is turned upside down for Ash Rata and Tiana Lilu after they skip school to be together. When their family and friends find out they are forced to deal with rumours, bullies, an overprotective brother and upset parents.
Upon returning to school, Tiana is humiliated in front of her class by Ash's jealous ex-girlfriend. False rumours quickly start about Tiana cheating on Ash, which causes Ash to doubt not only Tiana but his friends.
Amongst the turmoil Ash grows closer to his stepdad, learning to trust again after years of holding a grudge against his jailed father. But after his mother goes away on a trip, Ash’s life is shattered when he discovers that his stepdad isn't who he thought he was.
Set in the year 2000, ten years prior to Behind the Hood, Graffiti Heaven is the first in a series that follows Ash Rata's teenage years. It is a coming of age tale where both comedy and tragedy battle it out on a New Zealand stage.