As senior year of high school came to an end, the unexpected happened.
London Tucker, a beautiful and brilliant aspiring model, was kicked straight to the curb without warning by her boyfriend and high school's star athlete, Marcel Lively.
Broken and confused, she entered her freshman year of college ready to shun out the world. That is, until she met her roommates, Ameiko Richards and Chanel DuBois. Two energetic women ready to get her out of her funk.
Now one year later, and entering her sophomore year, London has a run-in with the person she least expects to see, Marcel.
Sad and apologetic, Marcel tries to woo his way back into London's life but she doesn't make it easy. Knowing just what type of guy he is, she quickly throws her guard up to him. Marcel isn't willing to give up without a fight and he loves that London challenges him.
A game of cat and mouse ensues. London skeptical about everything. She's no dummy and she now sees, she's playing his game.
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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