The intimate setting of a quiet town highlights the contrast between Leonidas's public fame and private reality.
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. Identity by Alexia Mantzouranis
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 The intimate setting of a quiet town highlights
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
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