Tarisai Ngangura's The Ones We Loved is a poignant literary debut that weaves a complex tapestry of love, grief, and self-discovery. The narrative follows two young Zimbabweans—a woman fleeing the consequences of a grave act and a man reeling from profound loss—as their paths serendipitously cross amidst the country's evocative landscapes. Ngangura's prose gracefully transitions between past and present, intertwining elements of myth and memory to explore themes of belonging and the enduring impact of ancestral stories. Drawing inspiration from Zimbabwe's oral traditions, the novel offers a rich, immersive experience that resonates with readers long after the final page.