SamanthaMcclung7
Everyone knows the Vaughn family.
With a former supermodel mother, a wealthy father, and six beautiful daughters, they've spent years being admired, envied, and judged. No one feels that pressure more than Kelis Vaughn, the middle daughter with strawberry-auburn hair and striking green eyes.
Growing up, Kelis was constantly reminded that appearances matter. Her father, Richard Vaughn, is obsessed with perfection and never misses an opportunity to criticize her hair, clothes, makeup, or appearance. To make things worse, he clearly favors her youngest sister, Kennedy. After years of hearing what was wrong with her, Kelis stopped caring what other people thought.
When she starts her freshman year at Blackwood University, she expects a fresh start.
Instead, she becomes the newest obsession of the most popular girls on campus: the Campus Queens.
Led by the beautiful and intimidating Savannah Monroe, the Campus Queens rule Blackwood University. They're known for their beauty, fashion, social media influence, and ruthless mean-girl reputation. Most students would do anything to be accepted into their circle.
Kelis couldn't care less.
That only makes them more interested in her.
As Kelis is pulled into a world of popularity, drama, beauty standards, and social politics, she catches the attention of Vince Calloway, the biggest player on campus. Vince is used to girls falling for him instantly, but Kelis isn't impressed by his charm, reputation, or good looks.
For the first time, Vince meets someone who treats him like a normal person.
Between complicated friendships, family pressure, college drama, and an unexpected romance, Kelis must decide who she wants to be in a world where everyone seems obsessed with appearances.
Because being beautiful is easy.
Figuring out who you are is the hard part.