Lindsey Jackson, a junior in a typical Minnesota high school, has a wonderful life. She's the most popular girl in school, has a boyfriend, the most popular boy in school, Zayn Malik, and she is ready to graduate and start life venturing the world. Harry Styles, the most nerdiest kid in school, doesn't have an easy life. He's been bullied all of his life and he has no friends, not even the other kids that's on his chess team! Lindsey and Harry used to go out, only because Lindsey felt bad for him, so they are both on uneven terms. When Lindsey and Harry's worlds collide with an English class project, unexpected sparks start to fly. They both have to deal with their social statuses, Lindsey's horrible boyfriend, and fate to be together.
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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