by Ali Benjamin
First published 2016
Suzy feels like a stranger in her own world after losing Franny, her closest friend, in a tragic drowning. A rare jellyfish sting killed Franny, and Suzy refuses to accept that such things happen without reason. She becomes convinced that random events don't exist and retreats into her imagination to prove this theory. Suzy creates a plan that will force her to face every fear she's ever held and overcome all obstacles in her path. Her journey leads her through encounters with jellyfish, cosmic wonders, new friendships, and hope. The story explores how difficult it can be to recognize life, death, and the universe's amazing miracles. It asks whether we truly understand how to notice the possibilities for love and hope that exist right beside us.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief
Setting: Suzy
312 pages · Hardcover · Yabancı Yayınları
Content warnings: mental-illness