Diary of Broken Kids

Aliona Volkova is a rich 16-year-old who is feeling pressed from all sides: her bestie has stopped showing up at school, boys are harassing her and some jerks keep vandalizing her family house. If only she could win that intellectual TV show to prove she's more than just a pretty face and that her family deserves the wealth they’ve got. But focusing on studying becomes harder when she accidentally discovers the mystery behind the death of her classmate’s mom. And when she crosses paths with a hot stranger at a party and falls in love for the first time focusing on studying becomes impossible. This sharp and sexy novel is set against the backdrop of the criminal activity that spiked after the fall of the USSR. At its core, "Diary of Broken Kids" delves into the destructive power of love and friendship. It's a perfect choice for fans of teen shows, for teens themselves and for those intrigued by the post-USSR era.