It's been almost 2 and 1/2 years since the four girls all graduated Rosewood High. Aria, about to start her Junior year at University of California, Los Angeles, feels like she's finally let go of her past. Everything she left behind in Rosewood: -A, Ezra, and all of the bad memories were now forgotten. This was her year to start over... or it was supposed to be.

A is finished. No, A is not Mona nor Lucas. Not CeCe nor Alison. Not Toby nor Spencer. And no, it’s not Ezra either. It’s Jackie. Jackie demanded Ezra to pay other people so they could cover her up. Her intention? To hurt Aria and those around her. Her friends, her family, and literally everyone around her. Definitely a crime of passion. Maybe Jackie was just looking for love… from Ezra. At least she’s gone now. Permanently. Spencer is stronger than ever before with Toby, Emily doesn’t get judged anymore when she told everyone about her sexual reference, Hanna and Caleb will be attending the same university together, and Aria and Ezra can finally be together. But the world isn't a perfect place. Ezra will now prove to Aria that there are thirteen reasons why they would love each other unconditionally until death do they part.

Aria collapsed onto his chest, crying, hoping she would get to hear his voice one last time, "Please, Ezra. I love you." He took one final breath and pressed his lips to her ear, using any strength he had left to speak... "I hate you," he whispered. The steady beeping turned solid as she wrapped her arms around him, tears streaming down her cheeks. How did it end like this?