Sonya Reynolds is the good girl
She's not utterly and entirely boring *Cough*
She gets good grades and doesn't really care for anything other than her brother, Brady. Oh and the box she has hidden far under her bed, for special purposes
She's never been to a party, ditched class, went to first base with a guy, who am I kidding, she's never even hugged a guy who wasn't her little brother, let alone went to first base with a one.
But when the school system accidentally switches her report card with Jacob Black, the guy with the uncanny resemblance to a Greek god, and who just so happens to get what you'd call "below average" grades, her life takes a turn for the worst.
Everyone starts treating her like some delinquent, like she's no longer worthy, like she's a badass, and what does Jacob help her do?
Simple.
He helps her become the person everyone sees.
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.
*****
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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