We all have stories, the most wonderful stories are the ones that no one ever tells. Most always stories tell why, why I did this, why I did that. I call these "why stories". This "why story" is of a popular girl named Delilah in tenth grade who isn't at all what she seems.The stereotype is probably snobby, rich, bitchy, slutty, and a perfect life. Well I'm here to tell you It's all one big lie. This story shows what not only the popular kid Delilah but a majority of teens go through. Possibly worse. For Delilah, popularity is just another fooling disguise. This is her life. It's probably not what you want to hear, though, so if I were you I'd put this book down never to be mentioned again. If in fact, you do want to know what lies beneath the makeup and designer pumps, though, then buckle up, because you're in for one hell of ride.
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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