“I know—I know I said before I wasn't like you... It's not true. I'm enough like you to know how you feel. Wanting how others look, what they have, who they have! Everyone else's life seems so much easier... But that's all you know! What you want! You don't know what's going on inside anyone else's head.”
In this poignant and humorous novel, Anya, a high school student, discovers that her new friend is actually a ghost. Together, they navigate the complexities of adolescence, facing the challenges of school, family, and the afterlife. The story delves into the emotional depth of loss and the power of friendship, while also offering a unique perspective on the supernatural. more
Vera Brosgol is a Russian-American cartoonist known for her distinctive style and profound self-expression. Her work often focuses on personal experiences and emotional themes, particularly those related to family, identity, and growth. more
“If you wouldn't take on their regrets, don't you dare envy their highlights.”
“She felt jealousy pounding like enemy soldiers at the gate.”
“The moment you accept new, is the moment you accept change”
“Strange indeed. The way he looked over, you'd think that I was putting my arm around his wife...”
“They looked like a perfect match: the small princess and her dark prince.”