young adult · cocky · rebellious · tattoos · tall · confused feelings · romantic tension · friends to lovers · school setting · male lead
Oakwood Springs, a town shrouded in whispers of random murders and assaults, where fear hangs heavy in the air. Hazel Hartley, the mayor’s daughter, appears as a perfect porcelain doll, but her cracks are hidden beneath a facade of bleach-blonde hair and hazel eyes. Her sister Rose, the rebel with real friends, contrasts sharply with Hazel’s lonely existence. Among Rose’s circle is Rook Van Doren, a mysterious figure who watches Hazel from afar. Tonight, Hazel returns from a terrifying encounter in the woods, bloodied and broken, trying to sneak past her sister and Rook, who are inside with laughter and motorcycles.