Sophie Fanuchi and her BFF Maddie Chen posted the "Hot List as a joke just a silly tally of the cutest boys at Travis Middle School. But the list takes on a life of its own, and the girls are thrust into the popular crowd, which pleases Maddie to no end. . . and angers Sophie. As Sophie and Maddie's friendship begins to unravel, Sophie makes a bet that will expose the list as meaningless: She has to make over their wacky classmate, Squid, and land him on the list. Can Sophie turn a nottie into a hottie. . . and can any bet or list replace the importance of friendship?