The Names We Kept

Lira Hart has learned to survive in silence in a world where memory is tightly controlled, and those who vanish are erased from existence. But when the name of her missing brother, once forbidden, reappears in her official record, she can no longer ignore the truth hidden beneath the system's lies. With a satchel of forbidden ledgers, Lira descends into the shadowed archives beneath the city, unearthing stories and names the world tried to bury.
Each name is a thread of resistance, a testament to lives erased but not forgotten. As she moves toward the surface, carrying proof that challenges the system's silence, Lira must confront the past, reclaim her identity, and spark a movement that refuses to be erased. The Names We Kept is a haunting and hopeful tale of memory, loss, and defiance. Perfect for fans of dystopian fiction and stories about the power of remembrance, this novel will keep you turning pages until the last name is spoken.