Kathy Aelia Capili, an achiever, a rule-follower, and the kind of girl who never speaks unless she's sure she's right. To everyone else, she's composed and dependable. But beneath the surface lies a heart carrying the weight of her bipolar diagnosis-swinging between highs and lows that leave her feeling like a stranger in her own skin.
Looking for purpose, and maybe a place to breathe, she unexpectedly finds herself joining a small, financially-struggling mental health advocacy group. A group of teenage mental health advocates known for their strength, empathy, and ability to help anyone except themselves. While they guide their peers through pain, anxiety, and trauma, each of them quietly carries a burden they can't seem to fix.
When life begins to unravel and their hidden struggles surface, they're forced to confront the truth: even the strongest need saving. And sometimes, healing begins not in solitude but in the warmth of people who choose to stay.
"... kasi kahit matapos ang pinakamasalimuot na araw, lagi pa ring may kulay kahel na langit, banayad, hindi perpekto, ngunit puno ng kapayapaan at pag-asa."
Start: 07/11/25
(Academy Series #2)
Being the son of the academy's chairwoman pushed Jax to hide his true identity. Introducing himself as a scholar, he was slowly creating a name of his own by ranking number one in class. Then there was Cali, the spoiled girl who desperately wanted to beat him.