Mad Cave Studios’ young adult imprint Maverick has announced a new graphic novel about two high school frenemies, and beat There are all the details. Debuts in May 2025, sarah and blood It follows the two during their explosive senior year at a prestigious high school, where Darla’s quest for revenge threatens to destroy Sarah’s life.
sarah and blood is made of David Pinkney And by Pia Prado with letters Dave Sharp. Here’s the full synopsis:
Scandal and heartache descend on the famous PANORAMA HIGH, where only the best attend. As senior year is about to begin and the graduates begin their futures, some heading off to college and others focusing on thriving careers, one girl (Darla) will stir the pot and end her relationship with one particular girl (Shah). any potential scandal that may arise from the attention of others.
At the age of 12, Darah, the exiled daughter of the Havemeyer family steward Thomas Benson, returns five years later to pay tribute to the girl who “ruined” her life, Sarah Havemeyer ) revenge. It was Sarah’s message that sent Darla’s parents into exile to Alaska to live with her grandmother, where she had no life. Now, after her grandmother dies, Thomas pleads with his boss (Donatella Havemeyer) to allow Darla to live with him in the mansion and attend high school at the same school that Sarah and her brother attended . Darla is back, and although she gets along with everyone and is supposedly in the past, she wants to destroy Sarah by taking her place, knocking her down from her social status.
beat Can be revealed exclusively sarah and blood Cover art below.
“sarah and blood “Putting it all together was a challenge,” Pinckney said in a statement. “We wanted to tell a story with relevant themes that aren’t often touched on in media for all ages, and do it in a way that’s engaging and accessible. Understanding the unique way of presenting them. Working closely with the editors to determine how we wanted to convey these messages, coupled with beautiful art and letters to compliment the story, I think we’ve come up with something that will really resonate positively with readers. thing.
edit Marla Ezek Said: “I think a lot of readers will see themselves in these characters. I know I must have been back in high school reading this story! Sarah and Darla’s friendship is complicated, but what I love about them is that, though They may be distracted by high school competition and class differences, but they always come back to trusting their instincts and opinions rather than following the crowd. I’m glad young readers will learn this lesson after reading this beautiful book.
“sarah and blood presents a high-stakes drama that goes beyond the usual high school rivalry to delve into themes of betrayal, redemption, and the transformative power of trust,” added Mad Cave Studios Marketing Director, allison pond. “This title captures those powerful core moments and emotions that don’t always stand out, but are an essential part of growing up, exploring the complexities of forgiveness and the courage it takes to rebuild broken relationships. We’re excited to be able to turn this story into a Be realistic because we know it will leave a lasting impression on our readers.
sarah and blood It will be available everywhere books are sold on May 13 for $14.99. Pre-orders now open.
