There are four gangs in the dangerous city of Camden, New Jersey who are in a full-blown war for dominance over the city. And soon state. Zira Lyon, known as Zir to other gangs is the 17 year old gang leader of her tight-knit all (secretly)female gang. She's had a rough childhood and with both of her parents dead and many bad foster home experiences, she's become a pretty touch girl. The rest of her gang, the Rebelles are Salice, Simone, Chrystal, and Trinity. Known as Solicit, Simon, Chris, and Trint. None of the other gangs know their real identities, and don't even know that they're females from the "covers" they always wear when doing gang related activities. What happens when Zira and The Iron-clads' "bad boy" gangleader, Derick Haynes start becoming a little closer than friends, unbeknownst to each other that they are rivals, The Rebelles' secret is revealed, and the Steel Shots start "playing" real dirty? Sparks fly, blood is shed, and lives are lost.
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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