Would you like to hear a story of Ukrainian bravery and resistance through the eyes of young ace girls who met with death?
Once upon a time, my brister and I built a world. We, two queer humble beans, hid behind its solid walls and played with our imaginary dolls. Later, we made them in Sims 4 and wrote stories and comics about them. But when russia invaded our country, everything crumbled down, like a card house. Everything, but the world of Etgoma. We saved our dolls and let them tell our story in their little English voices, so the world would hear it.
While writing the book, hiding from drones, stressing about blackouts, we didn't know if we would make it till the publishing day. We did! Today, you may listen to what Etgoma has to say to you...
Until Death Taps You on the Shoulder
War has come to Ukraine. Ever since the first blasts of russian bombs hit the frontline city where they live, Carmina and Agnieszka face death daily. Their lives have been changed forever. Instead of posting selfies on social media or reading fantasy books, they hide in their basements and count their breaths.
To escape the scorching grip of war, they venture deep into the Carpathian woods and stumble upon a shadow creature who calls herself Mara. Soon, they discover she is Baba Yaga, a guide to the world of Beyond. But something is wrong.
The war-tortured dead are no longer able to see Mara, and instead, they are trapped on Earth as ghosts. Unable to lead them to the Beyond, Mara has been catapulted to the world of the living–a world she’s never understood. But after meeting Carmina and Agnieszka, she begins to grasp that life is worth fighting for.
However, when death taps at the door, there is only one way to go. Unless they ask their new friend for a favour…
You can get your copy here
It raises questions on asexuality, feminism, queerness, family values, empathy, young love and undying friendship, heavily peppered with Slavic folklore and our DRAWINGS (via riverfolkbooks)
