Elena Smith has always been good at pretending. At school, she wears a brave face, navigating high school like any other teenager. But beneath her calm exterior, she battles severe depression that she doesn't talk about with her closest friends. Freshman year feels like a fresh start until she's paired with Elijah Parker as her lab partner in science class.
At first, their partnership is all awkward silences and polite small talk. But as they spend more time together, Elijah's easygoing nature starts to break through Elena's walls. Little by little, she finds herself opening up to him in ways she never expected, forming a bond that feels deeper than anything she's ever had before, or at least she thought it was.
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The Oakwood High series follows Elena Smith through her high school years, exploring her evolving relationships, personal growth, and struggles with depression. Each book focuses on a different chapter of her life, starting with her connection to Elijah Parker in 'What are we?' as they go from awkward lab partners to something more. As the series progresses, Elena faces new love interests and challenges, with the final book revealing the guy she ultimately ends up with. It's a story of love, self-discovery, and finding strength through the highs and lows of growing up.
[3-4 Book in total]
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content (Emotional Abuse, Substance Abuse, Addiction, Bullying , & Mental Health Struggles ) ⚠️
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