Ashling Jamieson and her friends, Willow Valeworth, Jamie Smith, Marimi Stark, and Shaylin Michaels are a group of five close-knit friends who share the tradition of attending Clear Lake summer camp together each year along with Shaylin's twin and Marimi's brother, Cameron and Jacob.
The night before she leaves for camp this year, Ashling dreams about the early memories of her childhood crush Greyson Williams. And, when she meets a boy at the welcome party, she finds out it's Greyson himself.
This summer, these teens are unaware of the out-of-control competitions, pranks, and fights, as well as the romances that await them in this one special summer.
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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