by Hank Green
First published 2018
In the middle of the night, 23-year-old April stumbles upon a mysterious 10-foot-tall statue in New York City. Intrigued, she films it and uploads the video, sparking a global phenomenon. Suddenly, April finds herself at the center of an intense media frenzy as identical statues, dubbed "Carls," begin appearing in cities across the world. As the world tries to make sense of the Carls' origins and purpose, April must navigate her newfound fame, the consequences of her viral video, and the personal cost of becoming the face of this extraordinary event.
Genres: science-fiction, contemporary, thriller, 21st-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: New York City
Period: Present Day
343 pages · Hardcover · Dutton