The Art of Us by Symone West

An interracial YA Romance with a bit of edge.

Kayla McNeil won an art scholarship to attend a prestigious academy.
She’s excited to improve her craft and determined not to let anything thwart her focus.
But Kayla never anticipated gaining the attention of the guy who ignores everyone else.

Brandon Decker hates to be touched.
His reaction is frightening to others.
Even when it’s an accident.
Brandon harbors deep pain from his past, which affects his ability to open his heart to anyone. Yet, something about Kayla allures him.
Her fearless and artistic nature can either calm the monster inside or push it further.

The more they get under each other’s skin, a connection develops that neither can explain. It brings forth an indescribable desire and the possibility of love. But monsters don’t always stay gone. They have a way of crawling out of the dark, threatening any speck of happiness.