About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with severe anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or feels increasingly isolated by their own mental health challenges. It is a vital resource for starting a conversation about the reality of living with invisible disabilities and the courage it takes to seek connection when the world feels inherently unsafe. The story follows Norah, a housebound teenager with agoraphobia and OCD, as she navigates a budding romance with her neighbor, Luke. While the book captures the sweet, fluttery moments of a first crush, it is grounded in a raw and honest depiction of mental illness. It explores themes of self-worth, the exhaustion of constant fear, and the importance of finding someone who sees the person behind the diagnosis. Parents might choose this for a teen who feels 'broken' or different, as it offers powerful representation and the hopeful message that they are worthy of love exactly as they are.
