A tale believed to be full of eventful experiences like: Falling in love, getting hurt, laughing at the special moments, and crying at the sad ones are lived out by these group of friends -- four girls who were buddies since they were children alongside two boys whom they met in their elementary years.
Hanna Su, a diligent and jolly asian gal, experiences a tragedy that changes an important milestone of her life.
Hazel Mill, smart and pretty, encounters obstacles in her confused affection for her best friend.
Kim Pearson, a funny and beautiful lady, never expected to take interest in a friend coming from her childhood days--love does spring in mysterious ways.
Roanne Filhart, the sweetheart among friends, accepts it as her mission for the boy of her dreams to notice her.
Luke Dawson, a smart, athletic, and charming boy, figures out whether or not it's a good idea to express his feelings to the girl he's liked ever since they were children.
Collin Davis, the sexy and gorgeous quarterback, wonders if feelings for the girl he's adored ever since they've met, would be reciprocated.
Read as six childhood friends journey through life, with unexpected events constantly arising when they begin to set foot on their third year of high school.
(Picture used is not mine, edited by my awesome friend @hazelerge)
Achievement: #364 in Teen Fiction - February 21, 2015
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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