Mary is your average quirky high school girl: cute, somewhat of a klutz, caring, friendly, and in LOVE with her boyfriend Dustin. That is, until he breaks her heart.
Now, most of us have already read those stories where the nice girl goes bad to get back at her heartbreaker, which is totally cool, not in this story. No, this is a story about being and finding yourself despite any outside influences. Those influences could be angels, demons, friends, enemies, or even just the cute boy you have a crush on. This is Mary's journey.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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