What if Tiana made a deal with the Shadow Man?

Disney’s The Princess and the Frog gets takes a new twist in this young adult graphic novel that reimagines Tiana’s battle against Dr. Facilier and romance with Naveen.


Sometimes life in the Big Easy is tough. No one knows that better than Tiana, though she also believes that hard work can go a long way. But when the notorious Dr. Facilier offers her a deal she can’t refuse, it alters the course of her life in an instant.

Soon Tiana finds herself in a new reality where all her deepest desires are realized: She finally owns a restaurant, her friends are safe and sound, and most miraculous of all, her beloved father is still alive. She's got everything she’s ever wanted. . . .

But as Mardi Gras approaches, and with it the anniversary of her deal, New Orleans grows increasingly eerie, and new threats crop up daily. It’s up to Tiana—with some help from Naveen and Charlotte—to set things right or risk losing all she holds dear.

This lively and joyous adaptation of fan-favorite A Twisted Tale novel Almost There introduces a Tiana who takes control of her destiny and fights for her dreams—and for those she loves.

For more twisted adventures, try the other books in the A TWISTED TALE graphic novel series:

  • Part of Your World by Liz Braswell, adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, illustrated by Kelly & Nichole Matthews
  • Straight on Till Morning by Liz Braswell, adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, illustrated by Noor Sofi
Farrah Rochon is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of 40-plus adult romance and young adult novels, novellas, and short stories. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. Visit Farrah @FarrahRochon on Instagram and Facebook and at www.FarrahRochon.com.

Jamila Rowser is an Afro-Latina, Queer, Disabled, and award-winning writer, editor, and publisher of the award-winning Black Josei Press. She is known for her debut graphic novel, Wash Day Diaries, co-created with Robyn Smith, which won the LA Times Book Prize, an Ignatz Award, and an Alex Award from YALSA/ALA, and was nominated for an Eisner Award. Jamila enjoys spending her time watching horror movies and doting on her two cats Sage and Sapphire. Find her online at JamilaRowser.com and on Instagram and X @JamilaRowser.

Asiah Fulmore is a freelance illustrator who currently lives in Columbia, SC. After graduating from Winthrop University in 2018, she completed a Master Class program under comic illustrator Sanford Greene at Benedict College—where she is now a teacher’s assistant. Since then she has celebrated two comic releases: Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld with DC Comics, and Family Time with Lily and Robert Windom. When she’s not drawing or reading, Asiah enjoys traveling, learning new musical instruments, and watching a ridiculous number of K-dramas. Visit her online at illustrationaf.com or on Instagram @AsiahFulmore.

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What if Tiana made a deal with the Shadow Man?

Disney’s The Princess and the Frog gets takes a new twist in this young adult graphic novel that reimagines Tiana’s battle against Dr. Facilier and romance with Naveen.


Sometimes life in the Big Easy is tough. No one knows that better than Tiana, though she also believes that hard work can go a long way. But when the notorious Dr. Facilier offers her a deal she can’t refuse, it alters the course of her life in an instant.

Soon Tiana finds herself in a new reality where all her deepest desires are realized: She finally owns a restaurant, her friends are safe and sound, and most miraculous of all, her beloved father is still alive. She's got everything she’s ever wanted. . . .

But as Mardi Gras approaches, and with it the anniversary of her deal, New Orleans grows increasingly eerie, and new threats crop up daily. It’s up to Tiana—with some help from Naveen and Charlotte—to set things right or risk losing all she holds dear.

This lively and joyous adaptation of fan-favorite A Twisted Tale novel Almost There introduces a Tiana who takes control of her destiny and fights for her dreams—and for those she loves.

For more twisted adventures, try the other books in the A TWISTED TALE graphic novel series:

  • Part of Your World by Liz Braswell, adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, illustrated by Kelly & Nichole Matthews
  • Straight on Till Morning by Liz Braswell, adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm, illustrated by Noor Sofi

Author

Farrah Rochon is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of 40-plus adult romance and young adult novels, novellas, and short stories. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. Visit Farrah @FarrahRochon on Instagram and Facebook and at www.FarrahRochon.com.

Jamila Rowser is an Afro-Latina, Queer, Disabled, and award-winning writer, editor, and publisher of the award-winning Black Josei Press. She is known for her debut graphic novel, Wash Day Diaries, co-created with Robyn Smith, which won the LA Times Book Prize, an Ignatz Award, and an Alex Award from YALSA/ALA, and was nominated for an Eisner Award. Jamila enjoys spending her time watching horror movies and doting on her two cats Sage and Sapphire. Find her online at JamilaRowser.com and on Instagram and X @JamilaRowser.

Asiah Fulmore is a freelance illustrator who currently lives in Columbia, SC. After graduating from Winthrop University in 2018, she completed a Master Class program under comic illustrator Sanford Greene at Benedict College—where she is now a teacher’s assistant. Since then she has celebrated two comic releases: Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld with DC Comics, and Family Time with Lily and Robert Windom. When she’s not drawing or reading, Asiah enjoys traveling, learning new musical instruments, and watching a ridiculous number of K-dramas. Visit her online at illustrationaf.com or on Instagram @AsiahFulmore.

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