It's the 5th of June and Max is just trying to make it to the last day of year 12. She spends time with her friends whenever she can, especially with her best friend Will, and is trying to ignore the chaos in her house. There is just one problem, Mike's new stuck up girlfriend El. However when Mike and El break up Max discovers a new side to El that she hadn't seen before.
TW- Gay slurs, Abuse- domestic and child, Suicidal thoughts, Neglect, Violence, Smoking and Drinking
DON'T READ IF ANY OF THAT IS TRIGGERING TO YOU
PLEASE let me know if I've missed anything and I will add it to the list
The party are all 18, except Max who is 17 at the start of the book.
NOTE: I am Australian so our school years only go up to year 12 and they end at the end of the year. Since that is what I am familiar with, that is what I will be basing it off.
COVER ART IS NOT MINE
The story is told from Max's point of view, and we see what goes on behind the four walls of the Mayfield/Hangrove house. The story is set in 1985, before Billy's death.
Max, a 15-year-old girl who faces terrible situations within her own family, finds herself keeping this secret for fear of the consequences. Her friends try to help her as much as possible. El finally decides to stop ignoring the girl and become her friend, or perhaps she wants something more from her... WARNING⚠️This story deals with themes such as violence and self-harm. If you are sensitive to these topics, please do not read the story⚠️.
It contains the following ships: Elmax, Sad Lumax, Ronance, Byers, Hopper X Joyce.
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