Juniper's, "Juni," summer, last year, was very life-changing. Last school year, Juni was the town's golden girl and very well-known in a good light. Up until last summer, she was bubbly, talkative, and a friend of the world. What happened to Juni? Was it her break up with her ex, Logan?
Now she's shy, quiet, and barely even speaks to her only friend, Sami. At least, she was until she met Miles, a boy that is like no other she's met before. Can Miles help Juniper become more comfortable again?
<<< TW: mentions of sexual assault, self-harm and suicidal thoughts! >>>
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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