By Vivi Partridge. Published by Conundrum Press. Softcover, 120 pages, Colour, 2025. At the Inn, check-out is just part of the job. But what happens when you’re not ready to say goodbye? After crashing her car in the unfamiliar countryside, Selena agrees to help out at the nearby Inn in exchange for a room. Located on the edge of the world, the Inn attracts extraordinary customers from near and far. The most popular attraction is the complimentary ferry ride to the Great Unknown, a mysterious shore past the edge of the world. But when no one ever travels back, Selena begins to feel uneasy. Is the innkeeper Alice really as nice as she seems? What secret does the ferryman hold? And should Selena be packing her bags and hailing the nearest taxi? One thing’s for sure: Selena’s never had a job like this before. “Debut creator Partridge leverages fantasy allegory surrounding death and grief in this reflective and heartfelt speculative graphic novel.” – Starred Review, Publishers Weekly “A warm and subtly layered story with a charming cast of characters. Quiet Crossings tackles difficult topics with a gentle touch.” – Vivian Zhou, Atana and the Firebirds “Quiet Crossings is a beautiful meditation on when to hold on and when to let go. Lovingly illustrated with inviting colour palettes, it’s sure to linger in the heart long after reading.” – Brenda Hickey, Butterfly House “Vivi’s debut graphic novel implements cozy visuals for a sweet parable about processing love and grief. Quiet Crossings is a perfect summer read for the tender hearted. It’s sure to become a go-to comfort book for those who have experienced loss of a loved one.” – Ren Strapp, How Could You “Quiet Crossings is simply beautiful. Heartfelt and inviting, Vivi Partridge gently draws you into a world of overlapping journeys, where summer lingers, magic runs close to the surface, and the need to let go meets the desire to hang on.” —Sfé Monster, Minecraft (Graphic Novels) About the Author Vivi Partridge (they/them) is a queer emerging artist from Toronto, Ontario. Recently graduated from Seneca Polytechnic’s illustration course, they’ve tabled at many comics expos across Canada and the US including Comic-Con, TCAF, VANCAF and MCAF. Vivi is also a painter, and their work has been featured in galleries and coffee shops in southern Ontario, including Northern Contemporary, Worth Gallery and the Proudest Pony. Publication Details ISBN: 9781772621136120 pages, 6 x 9 inchesFull colour, trade paperOctober 2025
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