Julia Blythe's undeniable talent when it comes to writing got her a scholarship into Acewood's most prestigious literature program. But her fragile reputation is at stake when her mother starts working full-time as her school's janitor. When an unfortunate late night grocery store encounter with Hannah Baker, East Pine High's trendsetter threatens her secret, she has no other choice than to turn to the only person who can talk the gossip queen out of exposing her: Ethan Baker, the oldest son of the town's wealthiest family, and her school's most prized writer.