Synopsis
After crashing her car in the unfamiliar countryside, Selena agrees to help out at the nearby Inn in exchange for a room. Located on the edge of the world, the Inn attracts extraordinary customers from near and far.
The most popular attraction is the complimentary ferry ride to the Great Unknown, a mysterious shore past the edge of the world. But when no one ever travels back, Selena begins to feel uneasy.
Is the innkeeper Alice really as nice as she seems? What secret does the ferryman hold? And should Selena be packing her bags and hailing the nearest taxi?
One thing’s for sure: Selena’s never had a job like this before.
From: Conundrum Press
Notes on This Title
The main character of this title is a young woman. It is suggested that she develops romantic feelings for another girl, but this is not directly stated on-panel. An older gay couple are also depicted. The aftermath of self-harm is shown, and death and dying are major themes of this work.
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Reviews
Starred Review: “Debut creator Partridge leverages fantasy allegory surrounding death and grief in this reflective and heartfelt speculative graphic novel.” (Source: Publishers Weekly)
“Contemplatively ethereal, certain to spark lively debates over its interpretation.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
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