Jayda Edwards has it all-or so it seems. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, the heart of Black excellence, her life is picture-perfect: loyal friends, straight A's, effortless beauty, and a lifestyle filled with luxury, courtesy of her successful parents. But even in a life that looks flawless, there's something missing.
Min Yoongi.
Jayda has quietly admired Yoongi, the school's star basketball player, since her sophomore year. But at their southern high school, the social lines are drawn deep. Jayda is popular among the Black students, while Yoongi is a standout within the Asian crowd. In a school where these groups barely interact, the idea of them together feels more like a fantasy than a possibility.
Despite her confidence, Jayda can't shake the feeling that Yoongi might be out of her league. Yet, as senior year unfolds, their worlds begin to overlap in unexpected ways, and Jayda finds herself questioning not only her place in his life but also what she's willing to risk for a chance at something more.
With drama, heartache, and the challenges of breaking boundaries, Out Of His League is a story of courage, connection, and discovering that love doesn't always follow the rules.
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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