It's the end of her ninth grade year. But while all of her classmates are getting excited about high school, Cassie has a different worry on her mind: her friends. She's felt the distance growing between her and her group of friends all year, and now she finds herself unsure if she still wants to be included in their circle. On top of that, her crush Matt is finally showing her some attention—just as Amity admits she likes him also. Will a boy coming between them be the final straw? Or will Cassie's devotion to her friends prove stronger than crushes?