Uptight Ashley is happy to begin her senior year of high school because it means she's one step closer to going to her dream university.
But nothing could've prepared her for what came on the first day of senior year. After arguing with her sworn enemy and former best friend Jake, Ashley is paired with him to be his tutor. Desperately needing this on her University application, she can't turn down this opportunity.
Thinking absolutely nothing could make this worse, she makes a horrifying discovery. She's starting to have feelings for Jake? Can she push aside her feelings and get through senior year? Or will her past come back with a vengeance?
*There are no perfect people in this story; no villains, no perfect protagonists and no fairytale romance. There is, however, realistic examples of neurodivergence, discovering yourself, LGBTQIA characters and nuanced depictions of mental health problems, self harm, religious and generational trauma.*
"My name is Faith Elizabeth Samuels. Well, it used to be, before I left my fundamentalist helicopter parents and started going by Luna... My counselor tells me writing will help me to 'heal'. Somehow, writing my feelings of depression, anxiety, self harm and suicidal thoughts will negate a lifetime of 'bad feelings' about my self image, mental health and general well-being. Sounds legit. So, fair reader, does my little tale of woe intrigue you? If so, come join my merry band of misfits on this roller coaster of life."
A -sometimes- uplifting story about growing up and overcoming life's challenges. Laugh, cry and smile with our cynical author as she tries to traverse the scary life of after high school while battling her inner demons and conquering the ever-terrifying world of adulting.
Rated Mature (13+) For themes of self-harm, depression, anxiety and some sexuality.
A disease, known as Hanahaki, has swept through its origins in Japan and spread into the world.
Everyone is infected and waiting for the flowers to bloom. To keep them in check, pills are taken on entry into businesses and bands are worn to display the progress of the disease.
Ali is a Cafe worker. Her time is almost up. To try and survive in a world where money is still king, she puts work and her strange coworkers before her own failing health.