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A story of shattered plans, subtle glances, and the quiet ache of growing up.
Clarissa Reyes had her life mapped out-every grade, every goal, every expectation, perfectly aligned like a blueprint. She was the girl who never failed, never questioned, never asked for more. But everything shifts when college hits harder than expected, when one subject nearly breaks her, and when Axel-an old rival from a high school math competition-reappears in her life, quieter, different, and unexpectedly comforting.
What begins as a crack in her perfect world slowly unravels the version of herself she thought she had to be. In between deadlines, disappointments, and quiet moments shared with someone who finally sees her beyond the medals, Clari begins to wonder who she really is beneath the pressure. Because sometimes, the real story doesn't begin with winning-but with falling, and choosing to rise differently.
Note: I don't own the photo in the cover. Credits to the artist from pinterest.