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Sense of Home
I feel it’s important to clarify that Sense of Home is a character-driven, literary-style story, despite all the magical elements. It doesn’t rely on action or a fast-paced narrative, but leans into a more introspective, reflective rhythm, diving deep into the emotional world of the protagonist.
Rather than telling or explaining, the story shows Tyra’s inner life through atmosphere, dreams, symbolism, and sensory detail, inviting readers to feel her sorrow and participate in her journey toward healing. Her emotions, thoughts, and internal battles are the very heart of this story. The focus is on the emotional texture of her life and the inner transformation that is triggered when someone dares to face their inner darkness. This isn’t a mainstream narrative.
There is also a great deal of conflict throughout the book, both internal and external. Tyra struggles with grief, identity, loneliness, emotional isolation, her wounded shadow, and the search for a lost sense of home. These inner tensions are mirrored by outer ones: family discord, parental divorce, the trauma of war, religious division, immigration, multiple losses, an intricate love story, and mental health struggles.
This is a coming-of-age story that begins in innocence and gradually evolves into emotional and existential complexity, mirroring Tyra’s personal growth. The tone shifts as she matures, starting soft and lyrical, then becoming more grounded and raw as she steps into adulthood.
This story was written for adult readers drawn to intimate, introspective explorations of grief, trauma, healing, inner transformation, the intricacies of family and romantic relationships, along with the complexity of human nature.
I hope this story will find its audience someday. Because while a writer can create an entire world, it’s the readers who bring it to life. An unread book is only ink on paper until someone lets it in. Without the reader, the story remains like a sleeping beauty, waiting to be awakened.
Natalie
Rather than telling or explaining, the story shows Tyra’s inner life through atmosphere, dreams, symbolism, and sensory detail, inviting readers to feel her sorrow and participate in her journey toward healing. Her emotions, thoughts, and internal battles are the very heart of this story. The focus is on the emotional texture of her life and the inner transformation that is triggered when someone dares to face their inner darkness. This isn’t a mainstream narrative.
There is also a great deal of conflict throughout the book, both internal and external. Tyra struggles with grief, identity, loneliness, emotional isolation, her wounded shadow, and the search for a lost sense of home. These inner tensions are mirrored by outer ones: family discord, parental divorce, the trauma of war, religious division, immigration, multiple losses, an intricate love story, and mental health struggles.
This is a coming-of-age story that begins in innocence and gradually evolves into emotional and existential complexity, mirroring Tyra’s personal growth. The tone shifts as she matures, starting soft and lyrical, then becoming more grounded and raw as she steps into adulthood.
This story was written for adult readers drawn to intimate, introspective explorations of grief, trauma, healing, inner transformation, the intricacies of family and romantic relationships, along with the complexity of human nature.
I hope this story will find its audience someday. Because while a writer can create an entire world, it’s the readers who bring it to life. An unread book is only ink on paper until someone lets it in. Without the reader, the story remains like a sleeping beauty, waiting to be awakened.
Natalie
