Hello, this is my own original story with original characters, inspired by the characters from the clique novels by Lisi Harrison. Hope you enjoy.
Penelope Hawthorne: Rich, fabulous, ruthless, lucky, and infinitely popular. With a shiny brown bob, glossy lips, great friends, and the perfect wardrobe, Penelope has everything, but when a twist of fate comes along, will Penelope be sharing her delicate pieces? I don't think so.
Vivian Westbrook: Elegant, rich, cool, and nawt to mention she's Penelope's top beta. But how will she react when it seems that Penelope is looking to replace her?
Amy Rose Blanchard: Talented, gorgeous, daughter of the A-list Serena Popanlocke, and a huge socialite, but what will happen when the paparazzi twist the story? Will she get by, or will she end up more out than skinny jeans?
Ryan Kert: Talented basketball player, rich, and part of a very powerful clique, life is good for Ryan, but when everything starts to fall apart, will she be able to hold this together? Or will she have to let go and move on?
Katie Briggs: A determined leader in the making, desperate to take Vivian's spot as top beta, just might.
Kayla Starr: The new girl that's just moved from Texas to Country Hills California. After being forced under the wing of ruthless socialite Penelope Hawthorne, will she rise to the top? Or will she end more dead than lace-up jeans?
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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