Evelyn Billings has the perfect college life. She's smart, popular, and has the perfect boyfriend. Jacob Turner, athletic, smart, popular... overall the perfect boyfriend. Then, Evelyn is killed in an accident. Miraculously, she wakes up in the hospital. But there is a catch. She is now in the body of Maria Smith, the most self-centered and hated girl on campus. Especially by Jacob, Now Evelyn has to convince Jacob to fall for her again, but Maria has left a trail of broken hearts behind her, some of them belonging to some very messed up people. Can she convince Jacob to love her, and keep them alive at the same time? And, is Jacob the right boy for her?
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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