Born in the silence between planets
The deeper Ivy is drawn in, the more she begins to see it.
The deeper Ivy is drawn in, the more she begins to see it.
A perfect world. A hidden truth.
A freedom worth fighting for.
Seventeen-year-old Ivy was born in the silence between planets, raised in orbit, kept safe, kept controlled.
She’s never stepped foot on a planet. Never made a real choice. Never questioned the mission.
Until now.
The world her family is sent to study is too perfect. Too quiet. And the deeper Ivy is drawn in, the more she begins to see it. The cracks beneath the surface, the rules no one speaks aloud, and the cost of keeping a world in harmony.
As secrets rise and connections grow, Ivy must choose between the life she was trained for…
And the freedom she was never supposed to find.
Same, Same but Different by Monique de Ruiter
Monique de Ruiter is an inspiring and compelling new voice in speculative fiction, weaving words with a richness and depth reminiscent of the greats who shaped her literary journey. Drawing inspiration from Tolkien’s immersive world-building and a lifelong adoration of Stephen King’s mastery of suspense, Monique has crafted a debut novel that promises to captivate readers from the very first page.
Her writing paints a vivid and descriptive world, yet uniquely her own. Layered with adventure, curiosity, and imagination. Already praised by beta readers as a true page-turner that “couldn’t be put down,” Monique’s first edition introduces a young adult sci-fi fantasy experience designed for any true adventurer at heart. She invites readers on a journey that is both daring and magical, a testament to her ability to blend wonder with authenticity.
Monique de Ruiter is not just telling a story; she has built a realm that readers will want to return to again and again… And this is just the beginning.
