Looking for Alaska

by John Green

First published 3200

Miles is desperate for adventure beyond his sheltered life. At his new boarding school, he's pulled into the orbit of the magnetic, troubled Alaska. As their bond deepens, a shocking event shatters their world. Miles must grapple with grief, guilt, and the weight of unanswered questions. Through it all, he's forced to confront the fragility of life and the power of friendship.

Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, grief

272 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books

Content warnings: death, mental-illness

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