Madison Furlan has it all... A secret boyfriend, an impulsive best friend, and a brand name company she can't escape from. When Maddie first started at Hillside Heights Preparatory Boarding Institution she thought it was her chance to spread her wings and discover who she really is. She quickly learns that at a school for the children of movie stars, rock stars, and some of the most influential people in the world, that there's no way to get out from under your parent's shadow. While Maddie rejects her wealthy upbringing, her sister, Rachel, embraces it. Rachel has always been put on a pedestal because, as the first born, she is destined to inherit the company, leaving Maddie to wonder where she stands. In the past years, Hillside had been their place to escape from their sibling rivalry, but this year everything changes... When secrets are brought to light, true personalities are revealed and friendships are put to the test. But just as it seems things can't get any worse, life has one last curve-ball to throw at them. Will Maddie be able to handle it, or will she be left to watch her world crumbling down around her?