Daisy has spent most of her high school years trying to blend into the background, ever since her botched haircut at the beginning of her freshman year sealed her fate. Once her pixie cut branded her as a misfit, Daisy focused on the one thing she could control—her grades. By sophomore year, her hair has grown, and so has her desire for something more than marching band and books. Like maybe, finally, getting a boyfriend.

Her longtime crush and academic rival, Jordan, has always seemed like the perfect option. He’s smart, confident, and flirtatious. But there’s also slow-burn Bennett—her new, easygoing friend who actually gets her. The only problem? He’s a freshman, and dating an underclassman would be socially catastrophic. Torn between what she wants and what she thinks she should want, Daisy grapples with her inner mean girl voice, constantly making her question her confidence. Should Daisy hold out hope that Jordan will make a move or risk becoming even more of an outcast by being with Bennett?