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About the Book
Scott Pilgrim and Wednesday combine into a teenaged Fleabag in DYING
INSIDE, a supernatural, emo-fantasy thriller from the mind of FALL OUT
BOY’s Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein, and Lisa Sterle!
Immortality is entirely overrated.
From Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein (Everything’s Fine),
and Lisa Sterle (The Modern Witch Tarot, Witchblood) comes the graphic
novel about a chronically depressed girl who’s tired of fighting for her…death.
Today is Ash’s big finale. And by finale, of course, she means exiting the
stage permanently.
Ash is a sixteen-year-old girl with more angst than Ian Curtis and Elliott
Smith combined (her two idols). She’s apathetic and therefore believes death is
the easiest route to relief. But nothing is more embarrassing than a lame
death. Unfortunately, her meticulous plans — which include the perfect outfit,
soundtrack, and method — are all ruined when the beautiful knife she buys off a
webstore turns out to be charmed with a protection spell.
Now, Ash has to track down the witch who turned her clocking out attempt into
the worst gift imaginable: immortality. Turns out, the witch responsible is
another sixteen-year-old-girl named (get this) Liv. The two vow to undo the
charm together and fight for Ash’s death…even as things get increasingly
entangled with a strange new antidepressant called Somnia and her mom’s gross boyfriend,
Greg (ughh).
DYING INSIDE is a musically immersive experience, featuring
QR codes that lead the reader to:
- original lyrics and poetry
from Pete Wentz
- an integrated playlist from
Pete Wentz and Hannah Klein
- never-before-heard music from
Daisy Grenade
- and more!
For fans of: It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth (Zoe
Thorogood), Squad (Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Lisa
Sterle), Light as a Feather (Zoe Aarsen), Book
of Shadows (M. Verano), The Secret Circle (LJ
Smith), Heart-Shaped Box (Joe Hill), the Shadow
and Bone Trilogy (Leigh Bardugo), Vicious (V.E.
Schwab), Bunny (Mona Awad), The Chilling
Adventures of Sabrina (graphic novels, prose novels), the Practical
Magic series (Alice Hoffman), Anya’s Ghost (Vera
Brosgol), the series Charmed, and the films The
Craft, Booksmart, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Easy A, and Jennifer's
Body.
CONTENT WARNING: This book includes discussion of suicide,
suicidal ideation, and depiction of self-harm. While Vault hopes this book will
help some readers feel less alone, its content may be triggering. Please only
read ahead if you are safe and supported. If you are struggling, it's important
to share your feelings with people you trust. The 988 Suicide & Crisis
Lifeline number is 988 - call or text 24/7 for free and confidential support.
You can also access online at: https://988lifeline.org/
Book Trailer
Dying Inside with Pete Wentz
Billy's Review
The graphic novel DYING INSIDE may not be suitable for everyone due to its dark subject matter of self-harm. However, the writers and illustrators handle the plot in dark, humorous ways.
The protagonist is a teenage girl named Ash; I'm guessing the character got named after Ash Williams from the Evil Dead franchise. Ash suffers from clinical depression, which may be off-putting for some readers. Personally, as someone who once struggled with depression as a teenager, I found it easy to connect with the character. However, her attempt to harm herself with a magical knife purchased online was a bit extreme.
In a way, DYING INSIDE is a coming-of-age story in which a teenager learns the hard way that life may be worth living, with a supernatural subplot reminiscent of the TV show "Charmed."
Once again, DYING INSIDE isn't for everyone, but I enjoyed it. The story, while dark, was entertaining and beautifully illustrated. ╌★★★★★
Pete Wentz is the lyricist and bassist for multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY-nominated rock band Fall Out Boy. He owns the record label DCD2 Records which signed Panic! At The Disco and whose roster also currently includes CARR, Daisy Grenade, Games We Play, nothing.nowhere., and more. In addition to music, Wentz created the graphic novel Dying Inside with Hannah Klein and Lisa Sterle for Vault Comics imprint Headshell, launched his own jewelry and apparel line, and is an avid tennis player. Wentz originally hails from Chicago, IL.
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About Hannah Klein
Hannah Klein is a writer/director working in film, music, and (now) graphic novels. She's passionate about mental health, girlhood, and using gossip as a form of currency. She was raised in New York City, where she still resides with her half-hairless cat and the ghost that haunts her apartment.
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About Lisa Sterle
Lisa Sterle is a Columbus, OH-based artist with work spanning from comic books to concept design to pop-culture-fueled illustration. Her work is often bright, expressive, and occasionally tinged with horror, marrying her two favorite themes: the beautiful and the grotesque. She has worked with HarperCollins, IDW, Image, Archie Comics, Vault Comics, BOOM! Studios, and many others. She is the co-creator of monthly comics Long Lost, Submerged, and Witchblood, as well as the creator of The Modern Witch Tarot Deck, a modern and diverse interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite tarot deck, and the illustrator of the graphic novel Squad with writer Maggie Tokuda-Hall.
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Giveaway Details
2 winners will receive finished copies of DYING INSIDE
US Only.
Ends October 22nd, midnight EST.
Tour Schedule
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