Blurb:
In the world of K-pop, perfection is a mask—and Hyeonwol has spent years learning how to wear it.
As the visual and lead singer of rising boy group MAV3R1CK, he survives by staying polished, untouchable, and in control. After losing his father at a young age, hiding behind a flawless image became more than performance. It became protection.
But when a fellow idol dies by suicide, the illusion begins to fracture.
In response, management launches a controversial new initiative, pairing idols with carefully selected fans as mental health companions. Hyeonwol wants nothing to do with it. To him, it isn’t support—it’s exposure.
Then Nova appears.
She doesn’t push. She doesn’t pry. She doesn’t try to fix him. She simply stays. And somehow, her quiet presence reaches the parts of him no one else has been allowed to see.
As the distance he relies on begins to shift, Hyeonwol is forced to confront the question he’s spent years avoiding: Who is he, when the mask comes off?
Triggers:
Suicide (off-page), grief and loss (including loss of a parent), mental health struggles, emotional distress, references to anxiety/panic, themes of identity and isolation.
Publication date: July 1, 2026
ARC send date: June 1, 2026
Review deadline: June 28–30, 2026
Preferred review window: July 1–3, 2026 (early launch reviews are greatly appreciated 💜)
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Additional notes:
- ARC will be provided as an eBook (EPUB/PDF)
- Open internationally
- Looking for readers who enjoy slow-paced, character-driven, emotional stories