Yes, I lost my father and he was the best man in the whole world. Yes, I have a stepmother who is a witch and whom I hate most passionately. Yes, I have two stepsisters that are a pain in my arse and who lost their brains when they were little. Yes, my life is like a cliché from a bloody fairy tale, but you know what is missing? The fucking Prince Charming! And where is he? Nowhere to be found! Probably he's dancing in his palace with a stupid and empty-headed Barbie. Arsehole. Who needs him, anyways? Certainly, not me. I'm almost Cinderella, but you can call me Ella. BOOK #1 in the Aware Princess Series flower: Gladiolus, t symbolises "Strength of character, honour, conviction."

After Casey's Mum died her Dad had neglected her, leaving her to look after herself and only seeing her at the odd meal time. When Casey discovers she has a twin sister who had been living with her aunt her whole life, she soon moves down to Cornwall to live with them. Not only does she have to leave her best friend behind but all traces from her Mum. Life isn't as easy as she thought it would be in the small seaside town.

A collection of moments from the lives of two high school seniors who are struggling to leave the past behind as they prepare to leave for college.