Nikki Collins, a music-lover girl having the time of her life at her new music school, Meridian Academy. Mitchie Sky, Meridian Academy's newspaper editor-in-chief and always treated as a nerd. Renee Willow, a chocoholic, anime-obsessed, energetic hyperista who has a secret to keep. Katy Hale, a new girl in school with an evil stepsister to be with. Rick Sky, Mitchie's cousin and wants to learn how to play the bass for some reason. Will Sparks, the shy guitarist who is afraid to talk to girls. Luke Cook, the school flirt and crazy drummer. VERSUS Luna Rein, the most popular girl in school who wants to be unpopular. Rosey Ancelet, Rick's ex-girlfriend and wants to be together with him again but can't. Phoebe Fall, a shy girl who loves to dance onstage and doesn't want to reveal her secret boyfriend. Cynthia Belle, trying to maintain a high social status but can't because of her stepsister. Nick King, Mitchie and Rick's cousin, student council president and bassist of the band. Keith Mason, peace-loving and enjoys simplicity. Matt Wright, the drummer who has to decide between his drums or basketball. WHO WILL WIN?
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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