Lisa Maas

Two middle-aged Canadian women are each dealing with heartbreak; one has had a bad breakup and the other is mourning her dead wife. Initially strangers in separate storylines where they are both stuck gazing into the past, things start to converge in this simple but pleasant tale of people finding their way, um, forward.

The art, writing and lettering aren't exactly polished, but there is a lot of heart and earnestness in the storytelling.

Frequently my LGBTQ reading seems to focus on teenage coming out stories and/or the struggle against homophobia. It was refreshing to see a more mature perspective and characters who are surrounded with supportive friends and co-workers. O Canada!… (mehr)