After waking up from a coma, Lanna was not prepared to lose all of her memories. She can’t remember who she is, what she does, or why she was with the people around her. One thing for Lanna is strange; she can remember the common facts. Lanna can remember protons and neutrons make up a nucleus, how to drive, and every world from the French language, yet she can’t remember anything from her personal history. She can’t remember her name, who her mother is, or even what school she attended. Every time she tries to bring up the information, she comes up with a blank slate. Through a time of love, heartbreak, and lies, Lanna will slowly put her memory back together piece by piece, even if it kills her.
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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