SALVAGE

In this heartwarming graphic novel romance from the adaptor and illustrator of The Handmaid s Tale The Graphic Novel two young artists paths intertwine as they navigate the complexities of love in a world where sea levels have risen and society is sharply divided Paolo lives in the Flats a dangerous water logged community where families survive by salvaging materials from skyscrapers hidden just beneath the ocean s surface remnants of a world before sea levels rose Scavenging the depths comes with its risks but when Paolo discovers a suitcase of designer clothes he decides to fulfill his dream To spend one night in the Uplands a place of privilege excess and freedom There he meets Jules and her friends and what begins as a single night of reckless adventure turns into a secret double life and a seemingly impossible romance that forces Paolo to reckon with who he is where he belongs and the importance of being true to himself Rendered in vibrant watercolor illustrations that bring every scene to vivid life Salvage is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a moving tale of love and self discovery Renée Nault s atmospheric and luminous hand painted art draws readers into Paolo and Jules world promising an unforgettable coming of age story