Maiden Voyage
COMFREY, WYOMING Book Three
by Daphne Birkymer
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Pub Date 13 Sep 2022 | Archive Date 14 Dec 2022
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Description
Maiden Voyage, Book Three of Daphne Birkmyer's COMFREY, WYOMING series, finds twins, Amadeus and Marcela, on very different paths to self-discovery. As their guardian, Heidi Crow, attempts to weave a safety net as original and complex as the twins themselves, she prays it will hold through Marcela's gender affirming surgery and Amadeus's uncertain future in Alaska's lucrative and dangerous fishing industry.
A richly diverse cast, including a Shakespeare-quoting street basketball player and a Chinese purveyor of pu-erh tea, joins characters already beloved by readers of the series in this transcendent tale of nontraditional family and steadfast friends.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"A fascinating story with compelling characters that explores trans youth, family relationships, and the variety of issues we face growing up."
-Literary Titan
"An engrossing tale that follows the unique journeys of twins, Amadeus and Marcela, on a path of discovering themselves and their purpose."
-The Book Commentary
"Birkmyer does a wonderful job depicting the twins’ vulnerability and Heidi’s fierce heart, while capturing the rhythms of life in rural Wyoming. Fans of finely constructed literary fiction won’t want to miss this multilayered tale of love, life, family, and friendship."
-BookView Review
"A poignant but transformative world where hope and possibility are alive despite human tragedy"
-US Review of Books
Praise for Book One, Birds of a Feather, winner of the Reader's View Bronze Award in the LGBTQ+ category: "Birkmyer's prose is wonderfully voiced and imaginatively detailed." -Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Book Two, Marcela's Army: "A profound yet gentle novel that addresses childhood trauma with honesty and care." -Independent Book Review
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781639885268 |
| PRICE | US$19.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 823951
Fantastic read.Maiden Voyage, Book Three of Daphne Birkmyer's COMFREY, WYOMING series, finds twins, Amadeus and Marcela, on very different paths to self-discovery. As their guardian, Heidi Crow, attempts to weave a safety net as original and complex as the twins themselves, she prays it will hold through Marcela's gender affirming surgery and Amadeus's uncertain future in Alaska's lucrative and dangerous fishing industry.
A richly diverse cast, including a Shakespeare-quoting street basketball player and a Chinese purveyor of pu-erh tea, joins characters already beloved by readers of the series in this transcendent tale of nontraditional family and steadfast friends.
