When Jay starts 8th grade with a few pimples, he doesn’t think much of it at first . . . except to wonder if it’s related to the hex Shannon Peterson put on him in 5th grade. But as his acne progresses, Jay is prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects: mood swings, super-dry skin, and a really restricted diet. But Jay is convinced it’ll all be worth it if it means clear skin is on the horizon. Meanwhile, 8th grade isn’t going exactly as planned. All of Jay’s friends are in different classes, his best friend Brace is spending all of his time with his new band, The Pink Rhinos, and—to top it all off—Jay starts to wonder why he doesn't reciprocate the same romantic feelings of two of his fellow classmates: a boy named Mark and the new girl in school, Mickey. Don't worry, everyone, 8th grade is going to be A-Okay...it's gotta be (right?).