The backstreet way kids are a collection of care kids, on the run
Jordan, Liam, Kalen, Ben, Isabella, Merity, Nick, Josh, Plasma, Jenny and Jarlene were once normal care kids, until mysterious rebellious Poppy joined them in their south London care home after being kicked out of her own home, taking a shine to Jordan 15 year old Poppy wasn’t settling into care kid life very well.
But when 15 year old Liam accidentally sets their house on fire killing their care worker Michelle the care kids are almost positive they’ll be charged for it, especially as it happened after Meristy threw a party she wasn’t allowed to, and Liam was drinking, there’s evidence pointing at all of them, and many illegal things happened that night
So they go on the run travelling across the UK, sleeping on streets and at festivals in tents and caravans trying to pave up a new life, with a new name and town each week, the backsteet way kids are in trouble, deep deep trouble.
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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