Milow can’t speak. Her father took her voice before she ever had a chance to use it, leaving her trapped in silence and haunted by memories no one should ever endure. Every day is a reminder of what was taken from her, every moment a quiet battle to survive the shadows of her past. When she arrives at a new foster home, Milow expects nothing. Just another place where she doesn’t belong. But then she meets Ashby, her new foster brother who has always struggled to fit in. Somehow, he sees her, and without words or judgment, he understands her in a way no one else ever has. Growing up side by side, their bond becomes everything. Ashby is her friend and protector, the one person who can reach her when no one else can. They share a closeness that feels unbreakable, but childhood can’t last forever. As they grow older, one act of betrayal changes everything. The trust Milow relied on crumbles, and silence becomes heavier than ever. She’s forced to face a painful some bonds, no matter how deep, can be broken, and some wounds run too deep to heal on their own. Milow must navigate heartbreak, loss, and the echo of what once was. And she must decide whether the closeness they shared can ever be reclaimed, or if some silences are meant to last forever. CLOSE TO YOU is an epic and emotional coming-of-age novel that deals with heavy topics. This book is not meant for sensitive readers.