Anya #1

The first volume of *Anya* arrives from Éditions de la Gouttière with a cover full of wintry charm, courtesy of Crysse and Fred Besson — a young girl with golden hair tumbling down a snow slope, clutching a blue feather, while a robed figure cradles a shaggy dog in the frosty woodland behind her. Colorful feathers scatter across the snow around her, hinting at something magical just out of reach, and the Art Nouveau-inspired border panels — decorated with lizards, a distant onion-domed castle, and ethereal figures — give the whole thing the feeling of an illustrated fairy tale. Subtitled *L'Oiseau Bleu* (The Blue Bird), this 2023 album looks like a beautifully crafted adventure for readers who love their fantasy with a touch of folklore and a lot of heart.