Oni Press Announced The Havena “heartful adventure with big twists” about accepting differences and finding your own place. J.L. Seymour (Rescue of Nadia Skyrun and the Cloudship) and debut creator Lauren Mugford—In stores January 27, 2027.
“By illustrating Jaiel’s rich explanatory images, The Haven “We aimed to infuse as much strange joy into J’s world as possible while translating it from text to page,” said artist Lauren Mugford. The Haven And his complex character. J’s story shows that queerness comes in many forms, loud and quiet, and still dignified and beautiful. Jayel was great to work with and I’m honored that they had as much faith in me as they did to bring such a personal story to life. I hope The Haven Find the same strength in your message as it reaches the people who need it most. ”
Closed and strange, 12-year-old J is cursed and reminisces over and over again about 6th grade. Same bullies, same school, same loneliness. Something terrible keeps happening at the end of the year and then the year resets. But he can’t remember what that scary thing is. And he can’t escape. . . Until two new children showed up. Brave, confident, and an instant hit, Rory seems to be everything J wants to be. P is a fierce loner with a big secret and doesn’t want anything to do with J or anyone else. And they too are trapped in a time loop.
Searching for a means of escape, this unlikely trio finds a portal to Heaven, a floating island’s changing landscape and a fantastical spell that comes to those who need help solving unsolvable problems. In the heart of Haven, they discover a violent conflict affecting all three. J, Rory, and P soon realize that the only way to break the time loop is to face the fear they’ve been running away from all their lives.
“You’re holding a book about being a queer kid,” author J.L. Seymour said. “About not understanding why the world doesn’t understand when you know you’re beautifully different. About finding and learning who you are little by little, and then putting all the parts of yourself together to understand that you belong. This is a book for when you are confused, a book for when you are afraid, a book for when you are growing, a book for when you are down, a book for when you are at rest, a book for when you are triumphant. This is a book about discovering that even in your darkest moments, there are people who are more than happy to let you be who you are, and who will take you with you wherever you go. ”
“The Haven “A story for anyone trying to find their place in this world and stay true to themselves in the process. Follow J.’s journey through a haven full of magic, mystery, and unexpected twists and turns,” said editor Grace Scheipeter. Every time I read a book, I find something new to love. ”
Free yourself from fear and enter. The Haven It is expected to be in stores on January 27, 2027.
The Haven
Written by J.L. Seymour
Art: Lauren Mugford
Cover by Lauren Mugford
On sale January 27, 2027 | $16.99 | 184 pages. |FC
Image via Oni Press
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