Lotus

by Mikaela Lara

Ren wakes up to another reality without her rose-colored lenses. She then knows she has missed the point all along. Love is not as it seems and purple bills have tainted her future. She must find the missing pieces within a newborn trauma; a new journey is uncovered for Ren. She transforms herself as a woman in the deep of her subconscious. Gustave her upstairs neighbor attempts to do the same as his memories catch flight, he no longer recognizes who he really is.

Ren is immersed in the tricks and lies of the city life with the help of Sammy her loyal friend she will learn how to deal the cards. The characters attempt to find love in their new-found realities while discovering themselves. Everyone has a different perception of love.

318 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 26, 2025

About the author

Raised in Boston from an immigrant family. Idealist when it comes to life experiences. Finding poetry in everything from happiness to disgrace. We live our hardest when we hurt.

Reviews

[Alysha-Marie King · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was truly intrigued by this book I’ve recommended it more times than I can count I loved the characters and plot.

I truly want to know more about them and see what happens next (I’m doing my best to not add spoilers)

All I can is for those who are interested please read it! It’s such an amazing read I love love loved it 🥰

[Carlos Madator · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hauntingly introspective journey through trauma, desire, and the surreal maze of the subconscious

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Jose Asdrubal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, very real, I would like to know more about its author.

I'm waiting for the next book by this author.