My name is Marina Northbrook. I'm 15, but don't get the wrong idea! I turn sixteen in April. I live in Princeton, New Jersey, and I go to Lancaster High School. My family's pretty wealthy, although not as wealthy as some others. Oh yeah, did I mention I'm engaged to a gay guy? Not just any gay guy, but Casper St. Oswald. Sure he's got a good heart and great fashion sense, but still, I was forced to comply. Not to mention I'm going to have to live with him. On the plus side, our house is to die for. From my bedroom, to the swimming pool, to the arcade, to the music room, and even the ball pit! But what am I gonna do when I have a problem with an engagement ring?
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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