Description
Description
In this stunning YA adventure, debut author Askel Aden weaves a story of family schism and reconciliation that effortlessly enriches the complex dynamics of mother and child.
Can this road trip get any worse?Yes, Mom (Audrey) wanted to spend time with Misha. And yes, she's never around and they don't even live together, so this is a rare opportunity. But Audrey still thinks of Misha as her daughter, despite Misha being non-binary and trying to talk to her openly about it. Misha even tries to write how they feel in a letter, but that isn't going well either. Then a wrong turn down a forest road leads the mother-child duo straight into the Realm of Spirits! Suddenly in peril and without a clue how to return to their world, Misha and Audrey will have to work together to find their way back home. But can they find a way back to each other?
About the Author
About the Author
Askel Aden is a queer cartoonist and bog creature based in Denmark. He has been making comics since he knew what comics were; which eventually led to a BA in Graphic Storytelling. When he isn't working on a million stories all at once, he might be spotted in the wilderness looking at mushrooms or in the kitchen baking for his friends.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Drenched in golden hues, this adventure captures the nuance of strained familial relationships with ease and speaks well to how the adults in a teen's life may genuinely care but can nonetheless fail them and need to take ownership of those failures. " --Booklist, starred review
"An emotionally realistic, situationally fantastic, and vibrantly illustrated graphic novel about a non-binary teen struggling to connect with their estranged mom." --School Library Journal"In this emotionally gratifying debut graphic novel, Aden utilizes warm, muted tones to render a comforting and eerie mythic setting against which parent and child learn how to navigate their shifting relationship." --Publishers Weekly "An extended mother-child therapy session, with magic." --Kirkus
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
First Second
Pub date:
2025-06-10
Length:
320 pages
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