Kasey Morella, or Scar, is secretive, lonely, and deadly. Kasey and her sister, Tay, ran away from home two years after their mother died and their father became abusive. Now living on the streets and trying to keep themselves safe, as well as go to school, Kasey has yet one more problem: Max, the golden god-like perfection that follows her around like a lost puppy dog. He’s been pinning for her -none too secretly, either- since the day she crashed into him walking out of class. She’s not dumb, and knows that she’s been falling for him for the same amount of time, but loving him means endangering him, and her worst fear is that she kills him, too. But will loving him make a difference once he finds her on asleep behind the school, sister curled into her side?
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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