Athena was the very definition of a trust fund baby. Shopping bags in arms, a credit card in hand, and red bottoms on her feet, she strutted her way around the streets of New York City with her head held high. She dined at the finest restaurants, studied at the most prestigious schools, and partied with the rich and famous. Her life was a fairy tale. That is, until her parents announced that they're getting a divorce.
And just like that, the clock stroke midnight, and the magic wore off.
With Athena's father out of the picture, she is forced to leave her luxurious lifestyle behind and face some of the things she hated most: knocked-off designer bags, economy class, and budget. For Athena, life was no longer going to be as easy as a fairy tale.
But maybe, things can be a little bit better with the presence of a brown-eyed boy who looks like the embodiment of Adonis himself.
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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