When Jeff is sent to the juvenile correctional facility known as Dalton Academy he meets the ultimate bad boy, Nick Romano, who is head of a renowned prison gang called the Warblers. At first, Nick comes off as nothing but a heartless criminal. But as Jeff gets to know Nick, he finds that there is more to this bad boy than meets the eye.

Nicholas Duval is sent a mysterious box with several tapes recorded by Jeffrey Sterling-his best friend, roommate, and crush-who committed suicide two weeks prior. On the tape, Jeff explains there are thirteen reasons why he decided to end his life. Nick is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out how he made the list. Based on Jay Asher's novel of the same name. Trigger warning.