This timely tale of an endless war between humans and nature follows
young orphan Gert, whose land is shrouded in a thick fog hiding
ferocious, fantastical animals that besiege her village.
Gert sets out to make sure no one else suffers what she has as a result
of the war, but to do this she'll have to do what is forbidden of young
women like her: become a warrior. Unfazed, Gert sneaks into the
initiation test, beginning an adventure that will prove to be about much
more than revenge. Gert's journey will teach her to accept hard truths,
rethink the glorification of war and violence, and prove if she can be
the unlikely hero to reimagine her people's future.
From the acclaimed Italian comics team of Marco Rocchi and Francesca
Caritá comes an insightful story of conflict, reconciliation, and the
unique power of young people to change their world for the better.
"We wanted to create a multi-faceted and well-rounded female character
who could mirror the strengths and weakness of both girls and boys.
Although it's a fantasy setting, there are many implicit references to
real life and to our way of seeing the world. Many will recognize
themselves in the protagonist's will to forge and affirm her own unique
identity despite the adversities of social customs or hostile
environments, and in her awareness that she must learn more, experience
more, and grow by taking responsibility for her choices before she can
change the world." -- Marco Rocchi and Francesca Carità
