Identity By - Alexia Mantzouranis

by Alexia Mantzouranis is a poignant, "perfectly imperfect" contemporary romance and the first installment in the Times Three series . Released in June 2022, it follows the emotional journey of two healing souls who find a "hazy, unsure, and very human" connection amidst their individual trauma. Plot Summary

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

The intimate setting of a quiet town highlights the contrast between Leonidas's public fame and private reality. by Alexia Mantzouranis is a poignant, "perfectly imperfect"

A world-famous musician tries to live a normal life while falling for a girl who doesn't recognize him. However, fame has left him a "shell of

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.

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