Caught stealing an expensive bike while high and drunk, Harper finds herself banished to Kendrick School, a foreboding institution that resembles a haunted castle. But she's not alone in her exile. Alongside her is Adam, her fearless partner in crime and boyfriend, As they navigate the oppressive rules of Kendrick School, harper and Adam befriend Zoe, ariel , Carl, jake 4 rebellious souls with a secret that landed them in a place where even the walls seem to whisper. Together, they face strict ,rules punishments, and the mysterious figure of Hurcela, whose word is law and whose punishments are ruthless in the midst of unexpected friendships blossom and wild adventures challenging harper to question the meaning of loyalty, survival, and the limits of rebellion.
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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