Jane and Isabel, collectively called Jan-Iss, are conjoined twins who share an arm and a leg. They’ve been sold by their parents to a carnival sideshow, where they perform with the other “freaks” who soon make up their real family. Jane is the bossier twin, so when she decides they will undergo surgery to become separated, they do it, despite Iss’s misgivings.
Then Jane dies on the operating table, leaving her twin all alone—and yet not! Promising they will be together “no matter what,” Jane haunts Iss, becoming “not just a phantom limb,” but a “whole phantom person.”
Iss goes back to the carnival and does odd jobs, but she struggles to find her place. A new, custom-made prosthetic arm and leg may hold some answers...
This mildly spooky graphic novel is worth at least one read, and maybe two or three. The accomplished art clearly and cleverly illustrates a heartfelt story—it’s beautifully designed and I’m in love with Brown’s palette and color choices.
Really, don’t miss this one!
--Lynn
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