Bubblegum
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Isolde West is cut off from the rest of the world. She's homeschooled, she sees a psychologist weekly, and isn't allowed to leave the house without supervision. Her view of the world is based on soap operas and her brother's few explanations of... well, daily life.
But on her 16th birthday, everything changes. Isolde is permitted to go to a state school, and learn alongside people her own age. But when she meets the mysterious, secretive Jacob, and the awkward, nerdy Theo, her world turns upside down, and her once perfect world will never be the same again.
**WARNING!: This book contains the discussion of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It will also contain some profanity. Please proceed with caution.**
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