Astrid Berrycloth, a 16-year-old girl, dreams to escape her toxic household & move to Brighton, but it seems nearly impossible due to her family situation. Her friend suggests that they run away together, & the two of them successfully get away with a small amount of luck. When Astrid least expects it, the unthinkable happens...her runaway friend dies when she's halfway to Brighton. With no one left to help her, leaving her more vulnerable than ever, she doesn't think she'll survive. That is, until she sees a boy. Her dream boy. Callahan Whitlock.
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Callahan Whitlock, a 16-year-old, wishes to escape the neglectful clutches of his father & pursue his dream of becoming a musician. He's able to successfully run away from home without his Dad noticing & brings his dog Pablo with him until the unspeakable happens; his dog gets hit by a car & unfortunately passes away just when he's halfway to Brighton. He's about to turn back & go home, but he then sees a girl. The girl of his dreams. Astrid Berrycloth.
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Will these two be able to help each other in their adventures? Or will bad luck foil their plans once again?
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TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains swearing, mentions of trauma, eating disorders, death, neglect/abuse, & self harm. If you are triggered by any of these topics, I suggest you do not read this story.
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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