Turtles All The Way Down by John Green



John Green is one of those authors that always brings the feels. Turtles All the Way Down is a book about mental illness, it’s a book about the power of lifelong friendship, and there is a bit of romance thrown in the mix (though not much).

The novel tells the story of Aza. She is a teenager dealing with OCD and debilitating anxiety.  Aza has a childhood friend called Davis Picket but they have not been in touch in years. One day Davis's father, who happens to be a billionaire, disappears and there is a $100,000 reward for information pointing to his whereabouts. Unlike Daisy, Aza is not very interested in the reward but is Daisy who pushes Aza to find out what happens to billionaire Russell Picket in the hopes of earning the $100,000.

This is the setup of the novel, it is up to you to find out what happens. The characters are witty, sharp and likeable. As is usual in a John-Green book, you will find humor, regular trivia, nerdy trivia (my favorite), and philosophical themes.


Recommended by Monica Shine
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