All the Bright Places

A young adult novel following Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, two teenagers dealing with mental health struggles who meet on their school's bell tower, both contemplating suicide. As they work together on a school project exploring their home state of Indiana, they develop a deep connection and help each other find reasons to live. The story sensitively explores themes of depression, bipolar disorder, suicide, grief, and the healing power of love and human connection, while addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness.