IMPERFECTLY PERFECT YOU
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There doesn't exist a single girl on this planet, that's not insecure about her body. She could be a model, an influencer, a face on the cover of a fashion magazine, and still feel doubtful about her beauty. It's inevitable. The beauty standards of the world do that to us.
Cordelia Springs, who had always lived under the influence of her model, perfection-obsessed sister, was far from her idea of "perfect". She was insecure about her body, personality and herself. She didn't even try to put in any effort in herself, nor did she believe anything could help her.
Elijah Baker, the popular and confident guy, always seemed to have it easy. As Cordelia used to say, "he had it all." The looks, the charm and the confidence.
He LIVED his life while she tried to SURVIVE.
He drew attention, she repelled it.
She was the yin, he was the yang.
She was a drug, he was an addict.
When their worlds clash, things change. A good change, maybe a bad change. But change nevertheless.
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Disclaimer: this book primarily is a teen romance fiction. However, I wrote it to say out loud, how every girl feels on the inside. It contains parts of self hatred, negative self talk and a little bit of self harm. If you are triggered by this kind of thing, this book may not be for you. However, if you'd like to read an amazing journey of two people and character building, welcome aboard!
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