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The Spaces between us: Even in madness lies pockets of clarity
For readers who love the dreamlike worlds of Haruki Murakami.
With the help of a tortured poet, a dashing police officer, and a talking cat, Isla drifts through different spaces—from the evocative realms of contemporary art to the hidden landscapes of dreams. She longs to find love once more, only to discover that her very understanding of love will be tested.
Now in her thirties and living with obsessive–compulsive disorder, she roots herself in a family-owned café nestled in a quiet corner of eastern Singapore, where co-workers begin to feel more like family than her own.
This dreamy, psychological romance, infused with magical realism invites readers to plunge into the depths of love’s intensity, carrying them on an emotional, thought-provoking journey through the surreal terrain of the subconscious.
With the help of a tortured poet, a dashing police officer, and a talking cat, Isla drifts through different spaces—from the evocative realms of contemporary art to the hidden landscapes of dreams. She longs to find love once more, only to discover that her very understanding of love will be tested.
Now in her thirties and living with obsessive–compulsive disorder, she roots herself in a family-owned café nestled in a quiet corner of eastern Singapore, where co-workers begin to feel more like family than her own.
This dreamy, psychological romance, infused with magical realism invites readers to plunge into the depths of love’s intensity, carrying them on an emotional, thought-provoking journey through the surreal terrain of the subconscious.
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2025
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About the author
Ila Perey
1 book26 followersA Singaporean literary fiction novelist influenced by contemporary art and existential philosophy. Her debut novel, The Spaces Between Us (2025), a psychological romance infused with magical realism, invites readers into a world where dreams and reality converge. Through dream symbolism and echoes of the past, higher truths unfold within moments of reflection and insight. Like the counsel of a protective friend, the narrative provides guidance in the waking world.
The From Meg to Light series celebrates resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit in the face of broken promises, soul encounters, and unfading visions. Her forthcoming works include #0.5 A Little Over a Year and #2 The Shadows Behind Us, furthering the series’ exploration of inner transformation.
Rooted in literary fiction, her novels probe the human condition with vivid, immersive prose. Her lived experience with obsessive–compulsive disorder lends her writing its reflective depth and layered perspective, where candour, incisive social critique, and reflections on contemporary issues flow.
When not crafting literary notes on Goodreads or chronicling dream symbolism on her blog, she can be found swimming, wandering museums, or taking counsel from opinionated cats.
Ila holds an LLB from University of London and a BSc from National University of Singapore. She is on threads as Inckitten.
The From Meg to Light series celebrates resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit in the face of broken promises, soul encounters, and unfading visions. Her forthcoming works include #0.5 A Little Over a Year and #2 The Shadows Behind Us, furthering the series’ exploration of inner transformation.
Rooted in literary fiction, her novels probe the human condition with vivid, immersive prose. Her lived experience with obsessive–compulsive disorder lends her writing its reflective depth and layered perspective, where candour, incisive social critique, and reflections on contemporary issues flow.
When not crafting literary notes on Goodreads or chronicling dream symbolism on her blog, she can be found swimming, wandering museums, or taking counsel from opinionated cats.
Ila holds an LLB from University of London and a BSc from National University of Singapore. She is on threads as Inckitten.
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September 12, 2025
Had a picture of a cat on the cover caught my attention
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