Ash in the Shape of Us

In a world where grief takes form, a single memory can either destroy you or save everything you cherish. Elara Vayne has devoted her life to outrunning a harsh truth: some losses leave an everlasting echo. When a fractured melody draws her into the Shattered Veil—a surreal realm where emotions take shape as living beings—she encounters a boy made of memory, a guilt-bound warrior, and a darkness that feeds on forgotten truths. The Veil is breaking apart. The Riven—creatures born from sorrow—are gaining strength. Each step deeper into this world forces Elara to face the parts of herself she has long suppressed. As Elara, Lior, and Kael traverse bone-lined paths, collapsing towers, and trauma-shaped landscapes, they uncover a secret that endangers not only the Veil but also the waking world. To survive, Elara must decide what she's willing to remember—and what must finally be released. Atmospheric, haunting, and exquisitely written, Ash in the Shape of Us is a dark fantasy that explores grief, identity, and the bravery required to confront the truth. Ideal for readers who appreciate lyrical prose, emotional richness, and fantasy stories that resonate long after the last page

Approximately 310 pages