Juno was free as any girl could possibly be. She was daring, and caring, and belonged to the sea. She loved an out-of-style rock band, old radios, and making castles out of sand. She could speak to the waves, and they would talk back. She had every quality that I seemed to lack. And, even though she annoyed me with everything she would say, I would take that blue-haired, rock n' roll loving, sister back any time of the day. Because she was my best friend, my bully, and half of my heart. And now one side is crumpled because we have been torn apart... "Five Years After Juno" is an on-going story about how one, unique girl touched the lives of many in the numbered days that she had on Earth, and the people who didn't realize her impact until it was too late. A tale of trust, family, tragedy, and a bit of humor. Juno will certainly fill a place in your heart and her stories will stick with you forever.
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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