Spencer Abrahams hasn't had an easy life, she has suffered many losses, and struggled with her weight and body image. When she finally begins to find confidence, her family moves from Alberta, Canada, to sunny Tampa, Florida. Due to past occurrences, her father thinks it would be a good idea to move on and start a new happy life. But some things are hard to cope with, and Spencer goes through many struggles. At her new school, Spencer meets Peyton, the typical cliche high school popular guy, captain of the football team. They become closer, and their love flourishes. But love isn't always easy, and they are both faced with dreadful challenges and decisions.
^^ worst summary everrr, but you get the point.
includes anorexia and bulimia..
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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