{"title":"Talia Dutton","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"m-is-for-monster-a-graphic-novel-paperback","title":"M Is for Monster: A Graphic Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA scientist attempts to bring her younger sister back to life with unexpected results in Talia Dutton's \u003ci\u003eM Is for Monster\u003c\/i\u003e, a Frankenstein-inspired graphic novel about ghosts, identity, and family.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Doctor Frances Ai's younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago, Frances swore she would bring her back to life. However, the creature that rises from the slab is clearly\u003ci\u003e not\u003c\/i\u003e Maura. This girl, who chooses the name \"M,\" doesn't remember anything about Maura's life and just wants to be her own person. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e However, Frances expects M to pursue the same path that Maura had been on--applying to college to become a scientist--and continue the plans she and Maura shared. Hoping to trigger Maura's memories, Frances surrounds M with the trappings of Maura's past, but M wants nothing to do with Frances's attempts to change her into something she's not. In order to face the future, both Frances and M need to learn to listen and let go of Maura once and for all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Talia Dutton's debut graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eM Is for Monster\u003c\/i\u003e, takes a hard look at what it means to live up to other people's expectations--as well as our own. It is one of the titles on our Surely list, which is dedicated to showcasing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual creators and stories.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544375496927,"sku":"9781419751974","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/i75iqu-g9N9781419751974.webp?v=1783639275"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/talia-dutton.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}