No, this is not some special story about uncanny love, supernatural powers, or having someone of higher rank fall in love with someone of lower social ranking. This is about the average teenage girl. This is as real as it gets. Parents think their children have it so easy. But they really don't. They're expected to be an image of perfection. Smart, follows directions, obey and respect parents, perfect grades, follow the rules, and look as perfect as you're supposed to act. No one is really perfect, though. Especially not teenagers. Sure, many may attempt to achieve this extreme level of perfection, but they only hurt themselves. Drugs, alcohol, anorexia, and the inernet are the only things that assist these lost souls on their quest for flawlessness. This story is about a teen who struggles in the pressure of the 21st century. This is about the teenage blogger, Talia Irkins. A.K.A ImperfectWallflower
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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