Identity By Alexia — Mantzouranis

The story heavily features themes of survivor's guilt, grief, and mental health struggles, which reviewers from Medium note are the "pulse of the story" rather than background noise.

Her new neighbor, Leonidas, is a world-famous pop star and lead singer of the band . However, fame has left him a "shell of the person he once was"—moody, sarcasm-filled, and struggling with his own internal demons. Leonidas quickly realizes Trinity has no idea who he is, leading him to keep his true celebrity identity a secret. As they navigate their growing bond, the weight of this secret, combined with their shared struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD , threatens to break their fragile relationship. Key Themes & Tropes Identity by Alexia Mantzouranis

A world-famous musician tries to live a normal life while falling for a girl who doesn't recognize him. The story heavily features themes of survivor's guilt,

Trinity was once vibrant and adventurous, but the tragic loss of her father in a music store left her "stone-cold" and terrified of music. Her world is a "tight cocoon of silence" until a new family moves in next door in her quiet country town. Leonidas quickly realizes Trinity has no idea who

While Trinity fears music due to her past, the story explores how connection can serve as a catalyst for breathing again, even when it isn't a "tidy" solution. Identity (Times Three): Mantzouranis, Alexia - Amazon.com