Shy Jenika Jones is a witch and an empath. At only 15 years old, she's already experienced so much trauma she can't stand any more. Her PTSD made her accidentally electrocute a classmate, now she's serving time in a magical detention center. Her stepfather doesn't want her and never will. No wonder she wishes to become an emancipated minor and lead a simple quiet life. She contacts a spirit willing to help her forge the necessary emancipation documents, if she'll temporarily switch places with him. Unfortunately, she discovers too late that she's freed a poltergeist. She manages to escape, but then she has to face the consequences.

Fellow inmate Patrick Hightower fancies himself a modern day Robin Hood. He steals from the rich and gives to his mom. But when Jenika crashes into his life 'on the outside', he has to help her run from magical bounty hunters. After all, she helped him get through magical juvie. Turns out, Patrick's good looks, bad jokes, and daring are the breath of fresh air Jenika didn't know she needed.