“A story of profound loss, grief, and guilt is leavened and enlightened by the parallel narrative about a cult comic book…Despite its backdrop of pain, this is a compulsively readable and thought-provoking celebration of friendship and humanity.” —Booklist

“Reminiscent of Gail Godwin and Madeleine L’Engle, this is a brave and brilliant book.” —Jo Walton, author of Among Others