What happens when you think that the world has turned your back on you? Do you isolate yourself? Do you ignore everyone you once loved?
Because that's exactly what Jack Penttingham did to himself, a year after his family died to a horrific car crash. Well, there are two people that lived, Jack himself and his little brother, Johnny. He is the one thing that's preventing Jack from killing himself. The thing he hasn't ignored nor left in the back of his mind. At school, when the kids heard about the crash, they believe he's the school monster, freak, demon. Over that time period, Jack discovers more about himself. He starts to change his appearance, looks style and even clothes. Until, someone reaches out to him. That boy, his name is... what? You thought I was going to tell you?
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This book is a romantic novel, which means this story will include trigger warnings such as, swearing, drugs and alcohol, lgbtq content, crude humor and events that may not be suitable for younger readers. Suggested 15+
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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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