A raw exploration of trauma, sexuality, and the mind-body connection…
Kruse’s debut is a gripping dive into the fractured psyche of a young woman grappling with trauma and delusion. The story follows Kayla, who navigates trauma, mental health crises, and spiritual awakening. As her relationship with Cole spirals into emotional chaos, her reality blurs with psychic visions and surreal experiences, taking her on a journey of emotional collapse and survival.
Kruse’s sharp, confessional prose mirrors Kayla’s unraveling mind—erratic, intense, and often unfiltered, drawing readers in and immersing them in her chaotic inner world. As her mental state deteriorates, the pace slows, allowing for reflective moments that reveal the depth of her struggles. Kayla is a vulnerable, complex protagonist whose journey is marked by both collapse and resilience. Cole, more of a symbol than a fully fleshed-out character, embodies her longing and pain, while the secondary characters reflect her fractured state. Shifting between the mundane and the surreal, the novel’s settings intensify its haunting atmosphere, particularly in its portrayal of psychosis. Though not a dystopian story, the novel explores Kayla’s personal “apocalypse” as she grapples with mental health, spiritual awakening, and otherworldly visions. A disorienting yet powerful examination of a mind in crisis.
Pub date August 13, 2024
ISBN 979-8335809184
Price $18.00 (USD) Paperback, $9.00 Kindle edition, $0.00 Kindle Unlimited
