A haunting, beautiful, and necessary meditation on trauma and survival.
2020 Eisner Award Winner – Two women. One mysterious road trip through West Texas. In this haunting graphic novel, Tillie Walden weaves dreamlike illustrations with raw emotion, creating an unforgettable journey of friendship, healing, and magical realism. A mesmerizing read that stays with you long after the last page.
$18.99
2020 Eisner Award Winner, Best Graphic Album—New
Some journeys begin with a single step. Others begin with a chance encounter on a lonely Texas road. In this Eisner Award-winning graphic novel, acclaimed creator Tillie Walden weaves a haunting tale of two women on the run—from their pasts, from danger, and ultimately, from themselves.
When Bea and Lou’s paths collide in West Texas, they embark on an unforgettable journey where reality bends and shifts like desert heat. A mysterious cat becomes their companion. Strange men follow their every move. The landscape itself seems alive with secrets. As the miles unfold, so do their stories—raw confessions of loss, heartbreak, and trauma that connect these two souls in ways neither expected.
Walden’s signature dreamlike illustrations transform this road trip into something extraordinary: part magical realism, part psychological thriller, entirely unforgettable. Her gorgeous, atmospheric artwork pulls you into a world where the impossible feels inevitable, where healing happens in the spaces between words, and where friendship becomes a lifeline.
Celebrated by critics and readers alike:
From the creator of Spinning and On a Sunbeam comes a story about the courage it takes to face buried truths—and the power of human connection to light the way home.
A haunting, beautiful, and necessary meditation on trauma and survival.
Walden's art is breathtaking... A powerful story about trauma, survival, and the healing power of friendship.
Walden's gorgeous art and mature storytelling make this a standout.
A moody, atmospheric road trip through the Texas landscape and the darker corners of the human psyche.
Walden proves once again that she is a master of the graphic novel form.
| Weight | 1.50 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.10 × 0.95 × 8.50 in |
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| Subject | Comics & Graphic Novels, Coming Of Age, Fantasy, Lgbtq+, Young Adult Fiction |
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