NATHAN GREY is a nerd, comes from a poor family, has no social life, has no friends, he is preserved, doesn't give a FUCK about the world, has been bullied all his life, and can't wait till he leaves the hell whole he calls High school.
ALICE WILLIAMS comes from a rich family, loves having fun, making friends, parties, and has always been popular, but her life changes when her dad is promoted, and they move to California.
After summer, they both resume school as seniors, going through there normal schedule and life, but what happens when they meet.
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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