The importance of parental figures in the novel highlights an aspect of teen life that is often overlooked in young adult fiction. There is also a fair amount of unnecessary profanity that may not be appropriate for younger readers. Younger readers may be disturbed by the sensitive issues the story explores, including the loss of a parent, intense mental health issues, burgeoning teen sexuality, and abandonment. However, this story is not for the faint of heart. Aza battles mental health challenges while navigating the complications of everyday life, making this a relatable story for readers who may feel overwhelmed by the weight that life can carry. Aza’s difficulties coping with depression and OCD are beautifully articulated, giving the reader a greater understanding of these issues. Many sensitive topics are discussed and analyzed in this novel, making it a teen must-read. This story of first love, mystery, and mental health blends effortlessly to create one of John Green’s finest works to date. Every day she must fight to regain control and stop her fears from consuming her.

Meanwhile, Aza is grappling with an ever-tightening mental spiral of her own thoughts. But there is a one-hundred-thousand-dollar reward, and, as Aza’s best friend Daisy likes to point out, shouldn’t they take advantage of a childhood friendship? Aza doesn’t plan to pursue the mystery of Russell Pickett’s whereabouts. Then Davis’s father, multi-billionaire Russell Pickett, goes missing the night before the police raid his house. Their childhood bond fizzled as the distance of adolescence separated their lives.

Turtles all the way down aza