When Julia Hall was young, she'd made a promise to her childhood friend, Jason Reed, who was moving out of town. They'd promised to wait for eachother when they got older, and eventually marry one another.
Going into her junior year in high school, she began dating an amazing guy named, Nick Bennett. Just when she thought her life was perfect, she receives an unexpected friend request via facebook, from her old friend, Jason. He's back in town, and wants to see her and catch up.
Will Julia's childhood feelings toward Jason resurface, and if so, what about her boyfriend, Nick?
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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