The Almost Sisters

In a heartfelt and insightful novel set in the South, the story follows graphic novelist Leia Birch Briggs as she navigates unexpected pregnancy, family secrets, and personal revelations. When she returns to Alabama to support her grandmother and confront her family's hidden past, Leia uncovers long-buried truths that threaten to reshape her understanding of her identity and heritage. Balancing humor and emotional depth, the narrative explores themes of privilege, perception, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of our origins.