Turtles All the Way Down

by John Green

First published 2017

Aza's mind is a cage, trapping her in a whirlwind of anxious thoughts. When a mystery involving a missing billionaire promises a hefty reward, Aza's best friend Daisy drags her into the investigation. As they navigate the maze of clues and secrets surrounding the case, Aza must confront her own mental health challenges and the fragile bonds of their friendship. In this deeply moving story, John Green explores the power of human connection to weather the storms of the mind.

Genres: friendship, mental-health, coming-of-age, mystery, contemporary, young-adult

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator

320 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books

Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness

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