The Half of It

Ellie, a shy and introverted Chinese-American straight-A student, is hired by Paul, a socially awkward school jock, to ghostwrite a love letter to Aster, the most popular girl in school. As Ellie helps Paul woo Aster, they develop an unlikely friendship, but Ellie discovers she has feelings for Aster herself. With the help of her supportive English teacher, Ellie navigates her way through love, identity, and small-town life, leading to a surprising twist that changes everything.