In the world of Ideuregon, nothing comes easily.
Jackson Valentine is a Prince of his name. Many other princess's valentine. He's no prince charming, and everyone knows it. He just needs one thing, love.
Isabella Gardenia is a Princess, not quite of her name. From breaking into cars, castles, and hearts, she's nailed as a disgrace to royalty to most people. Most people can't see her as who she is underneath.
Then and again, Jackson is known to be a very insightful person. And Isabella is known as a very lovable girl.
"You'll never beat me in my own game," Jackson whispered down her neck.
She elbowed him in the stomach, sending him backwards, and gripped her sword tighter, and whipped her sword around to peg him down.
"Oh, Jackson, this isn't my game, it's my life." she whispered mockingly.
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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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