Behind every word spoken, there is a story. Behind every "I'm okay" there is a story that's screaming that I'm not. Behind every smile, there is a frown. Behind every laugh, there is a tear, ready to spill out at a moment's notice. Eventually, these stories, frowns, tears get tired of always being in the back. They need to come out some way or another. And sometimes they come out the wrong way. But all it takes for that negative to come out and leave is the use of a positive. After all, only after opposites attract, does two halves become a whole. Such is the story of our two characters.
Amanda Berkley is a cutter. It's as plain and simple as that. She cuts herself. Why? Well, its not because of a single reason, but beacuase of many things all clumped together. Angry parents, failing grades, bully friends, and just plain depression in general. While she's not actively attempting suicide, the thought has crossed her mind plenty of times. But, for now, she's just using this as a coping method, and she doesn't think she can stop.
Rosaline Johnson is an optimist. LIfe has been so unfair to her, yet she has never let that smile go away. She's always stayed happy and believes that there is no reason to be sad. The word sad is not in her dictionary. Ironically enough, she's friends with Amanda. But she doesn't about Amanda's sad truth - yet.
Full of pain, laughter, tears, and friendship, these two girls go through the ups and downs of freshmen year of high school. There will be boys, late night talks, secrets, and backbiting involved, but the author promises that this will be a tale that will leave reader's holding their breath and and laughing along with our beloved characters. Grab a box of tissues, because there won't be a single dry eye in the house.
