Rose's are supposed to be a symbol of beauty, elegance, and love. So why is Rose Stylinson none of those?
She doesn't feel beautiful. Why should she? She's got cut scars all over her body, she's nothing but skin and bones, and the only person she thought really cared, is just using her. With her parents murdered in a drug-dealing kill, her sister Diana accidentally ignoring her cries for help, her boyfriend Devon abusing, using, and cheating, and her best friend Aristanae not knowing what's happening to her, Rose gives up.
After trying to commit suicide and failing, Rose tries to pick up the broken shards of her life. But, some shards are too small for anyone to fix.
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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