Der Schmerz von Narben und Nähe

"Der Schmerz von Narben und Nähe" continues Jonna Enders's "Metanoia" series, a New Adult fantasy saga centered on the Yuro, an ethnic minority whose members carry innate magical abilities and face persecution for it. Building on the world introduced in the series opener "Der Duft von Salz und Sonne," this installment follows its young adult characters as they grapple with past trauma, found-family bonds, and the slow, difficult work of trusting one another again.

Enders, also an illustrator, writes character-driven fantasy that blends romance with themes of prejudice and belonging. As with the rest of the series, the story is aimed at New Adult readers who enjoy slow-burn relationships set against a fantasy backdrop of magical persecution and self-discovery.