Carole Maurel

A disillusioned photographer has a chance encounter with her lost teenage self who has miraculously traveled into the future. Together, both women ultimately discover who they really are, finding the courage to live life by being true to themselves. A time-traveling love story that turns coming-of-age conventions upside down, Luisa is a universal queer romance for the modern age.

Now and Then

Luisa

Jeff Brown 

I wanted to read a GN and took a shot at this one. There was one factor that I didn't expect that made it much above average.

The story involves a 15-year-old, and her 33-year-old self. I expected the 33-year-old to go back in time to teach the 15-year-old, but the 15-year-old goes FORWARD in time. For a good part, the older self shows the younger self that the anger developed regarding her sexuality isn't healthy. But there is a weird twist during it which makes it -- well, magical, it is overused, but, well, I don't know what to use for this twist. It is quite impressive.

I'm afraid I had to re-read the finale because, well, to me, it was very subtle, but very powerful. I wasn't confident for both "parties" in the end, but I hope everything turns out okay for all involved. :)

Luisa Now and Then

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