[MANES WORDWORKS] THE ABC'S OF LAYLA by IKA MADERA

PENULIS : IKA MADERA

In a world where Layla dreams of escaping her turbulent family life, her sanctuary lies between the pages of her beloved books. She's relied on herself for years, unwilling to let anyone close enough to share her burdens.

“Well, if I ever get married, it won’t be to someone like Ayah.”

“Someone like Hakim?”

“Ibu, he’s just a friend. A good one, but he’s not the one. Besides, what about all those girls around him? Their hearts would break if he chose a plain Jane like me.”

Her loyal childhood friend, Hakim, has always stood by her, silently offering comfort. Then Kyle enters the picture. Charming, calm, and determined to carve out a space in Layla’s heart.

“Do I know you?”

“You used to, Layla. It’s been a while.”

Can she trust love when the world around her feels so unstable? Or should she focus solely on pursuing her dreams, no matter what or who she leaves behind? The ABCs of Layla is a heartfelt reminder that love, in all its forms, can be the unexpected anchor we need to navigate life’s storms.

The ABCs of Layla feels like a warm hug, like sipping hot chocolate during winter; definitely a comfort read. – Emma Najiha