Camryn had the perfect life. A loving family, nice clothes, a lot of money, and a hot, amazing boyfriend. Her life couldn't be anything but perfect.
Well, that's what everybody thinks.
Camryn's life was far from perfect, but she had built up so many walls that not many were able to see beyond her emotionless exterior. But when the new boy, James, literally runs into her in the school hallway, the walls may start to crumble down. Him and his black clothes, and stupid music, and ocean blue eyes, and silky black hair seem to be taking over her mind.
But as Camryn and James become closer and closer, enter the obstacles. And James is hiding a couple of his own secrets.
Will they discover themselves in each other, or will they destroy themselves trying?
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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