I Shall Never Fall In Love:
A new graphic novel
Pre-order now, wherever you get books
THE MOOD: Rom-com + yearning. Inspired by real queer and trans history, part-mashup of several Jane Austen novels at once.
THE STORY: Society expects young ladies to be looking for rich husbands - some of them are definitely not doing that.
Suggested for teen and up readers.
Here’s what the publisher says:
A joyfully queer and stunningly romantic graphic novel inspired by the work of Jane Austen—where two friends discover their feelings for each other and find a space in their world for their love and identity.
George has major problems: They’ve just inherited the failing family estate, and the feelings for their best friend, Eleanor, have become more complicated than ever. Not to mention, if anyone found out they were secretly dressing in men’s clothes, George is sure it would be ruination for the family name.
Eleanor has always wanted to do everything “right," including falling in love—but she’s never met a boy she was interested in. She’d much rather spend time with her best friend, George, and beloved cousin Charlotte. However, when a new suitor comes to town, she finds her closest friendships threatened, forcing her to rethink what “right" means and confront feelings she never knew she had.
You can see the first few previews of the art in progress here at Hari’s blog.