“With a hint of good judgment, to fear nothing, not failure or suffering or even death, indicates that you value life the most. You live to the extreme; you push limits; you spend your time building legacies. Those do not die.”
― Criss Jami, Venus in Arms
Are you competitive, stubborn and fierce? Are you mannish enough that your friends consider you as almost-lesbian even you look nothing like one? Are you one of those fearless people who faced death a hundred times and completely enjoyed the experience? Have you ever labeled yourself as invincible? Well, either if you are one or not, this story is for you.
During a summer party, Lily is given a dare; a tricky one. Of course, being the town’s daredevil, she refuses to back down just because she’s a girl.
Join Lily as she conquers the military school and last a year. And yes, as a boy. With the town’s biggest delinquent at her side, let’s just say all hell breaks loose. This time, it’s either one epic fail or another victory. All we know is fate and destiny has a whole new twist for her life and love is about to make a compelling debut. But can she beat the odds and survive the dare or end up getting more than she bargained for?
Read to find out.
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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