Description

For lovers of Through the Woods, Blackwater, and Squad, comes a dark, sapphic retelling of a classic tale.

Red, a fiercely loyal hunter, has dedicated her life to protecting her witch Grand Mother. Monsters have been roaming the forest that they call home, bringing forth a mysterious illness that has devastated the land and chased every living soul away. Until Red stumbles upon an injured wolf-girl named Sil.

Red is cautiously optimistic to befriend someone new, but the more their relationship deepens, the more she begins to uncover the sinister truths behind everything she’s ever known.

Red must make the difficult decision of who to defend, before catastrophe consumes them all. This graphic novel that’s an apocalyptic fantasy meets queer love story turns the classic Little Red Riding Hood fairytale on its head.

Publisher Review

“The perfect comfort read on a stormy night, Red and the Wolves by Cherry Zong is dark, yet never devoid of hope. With gorgeous illustrations and absorbing storytelling, this graphic novel is a clever reimagining that deserves its spot on the fairy tale shelf.”
(Anna Kopp, author of The Marble Queen) “Red and the Wolves has the emotional vulnerability and effortless storytelling of a modern classic in the making.”
(Dave Baker, creator of Forest Hills Bootleg Society, Mary Tyler MooreHawk) Cherry Zong upends Little Red Riding Hood as we know it, setting instantly lovable characters against a mysterious backdrop of secrets and betrayal. With charm, humor, and gorgeously rendered art, Red and the Wolves feels both fresh and timeless- an important story about trusting your heart when things aren’t what they seem.
(Emma Oosterhous, co-creator of Grand Slam Romance) “Zong puts a sapphic twist on ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ in her vibrant debut[…] Red’s delight at discovering the myriad ethereal animal guardians and the tenderness of Red and Sil’s slow-burning love story glow through Zong’s rendering. This spirited tale will appeal to fans of Fables and Through the Woods.”
(Publishers Weekly)