“The engine sputtered, coughed twice, and died, leaving the Cadillac stranded on the desert highway. Maya shot a glance at Clare.“The map’s not gonna fix the car,” she said. Clare shrugged. “I’m not trying to fix anything.” Of course she wasn’t. Five years apart hadn’t softened her edges—or taught her how to fix an engine. And here they were, stuck in their dad’s rickety car, as broken down as their past.”
Almost There is a road trip through lonely landscapes, newfound sisterhood, and unexpected detours dotted with gas station snacks and bad country songs.
It’s also a personal illustration project and therefore completely fictional!
Sketch and early color exploration with closeup details:
