Pilla Gordan was a sarcastic, lively teen. She was the best at history, math, science, and anything art related; the teachers praised her. But of course that's all just another cover-up for her. The math hid her insecurities. The science hid her brokenness. The history hid her hurt. And the art, well that holds the worst.... The abuse. ~~~~~~~ Yes, this book does have abusive scenes. If you don't feel comfortable reading them, I'm sorry, just stopping reading then. Also this book has very little cussing, but does have a little.