Courtney Summers' life was perfect. She's the Head cheerleader, dating the varsity quarterback, Brandon, and is easily voted the prettiest girl in West Hills High. But that all changes when she meets Connor, a handsome, mysterious teen, who is new in school. Fateful events happen to Courtney, bringing her closer to Connor, Hailey, Brandon, and even Derek, the school's outsider. All while bringing the group of unlucky teens face-to-face with none other than the Greek gods themselves. The group of five embark on a hopeless guest to save Hermes, trapped in the underworld. Friendships are tested, romance is started, and powers are reviled, all while occasionally killing a monster or two in Trusting the Gods.
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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