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Chaos Theory

By Nic Stone

By Nic Stone

By Nic Stone

By Nic Stone

By Nic Stone

By Nic Stone

By Nic Stone
Read by Nic Stone and Dion Graham

By Nic Stone
Read by Nic Stone and Dion Graham

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Jan 02, 2024 | ISBN 9780593307731 | Young Adult

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Feb 28, 2023 | ISBN 9780593307700 | Young Adult

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Feb 28, 2023 | ISBN 9780593307724 | Young Adult

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Feb 28, 2023 | 342 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About Chaos Theory

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental disorder and a politician’s son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don’t miss this gut punch of a novel about mental health, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love.

    Scars exist to remind us of what we’ve survived.
     
    DETACHED
    Since Shelbi enrolled at Windward Academy as a senior and won’t be there very long, she hasn’t bothered making friends. What her classmates don’t know about her can’t be used to hurt her—you know, like it did at her last school.
     
    WASTED
    Andy Criddle is not okay. At all.
    He’s had far too much to drink.
    Again. Which is bad.
    And things are about to get worse.
     
    When Shelbi sees Andy at his lowest, she can relate. So she doesn’t resist reaching out. And there’s no doubt their connection has them both seeing stars . . . but the closer they get, the more the past threatens to pull their universes apart.
     
    #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone delivers a tour de force about living with grief, prioritizing mental health, and finding love amid the chaos.

    About Chaos Theory

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental disorder and a politician’s son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don’t miss this gut punch of a novel about mental health, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love.

    Scars exist to remind us of what we’ve survived.
     
    DETACHED
    Since Shelbi enrolled at Windward Academy as a senior and won’t be there very long, she hasn’t bothered making friends. What her classmates don’t know about her can’t be used to hurt her—you know, like it did at her last school.
     
    WASTED
    Andy Criddle is not okay. At all.
    He’s had far too much to drink.
    Again. Which is bad.
    And things are about to get worse.
     
    When Shelbi sees Andy at his lowest, she can relate. So she doesn’t resist reaching out. And there’s no doubt their connection has them both seeing stars . . . but the closer they get, the more the past threatens to pull their universes apart.
     
    #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone delivers a tour de force about living with grief, prioritizing mental health, and finding love amid the chaos.

    About Chaos Theory

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental disorder and a politician’s son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don’t miss this gut punch of a novel about mental health, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love.

    Scars exist to remind us of what we’ve survived.
     
    DETACHED
    Since Shelbi enrolled at Windward Academy as a senior and won’t be there very long, she hasn’t bothered making friends. What her classmates don’t know about her can’t be used to hurt her—you know, like it did at her last school.
     
    WASTED
    Andy Criddle is not okay. At all.
    He’s had far too much to drink.
    Again. Which is bad.
    And things are about to get worse.
     
    When Shelbi sees Andy at his lowest, she can relate. So she doesn’t resist reaching out. And there’s no doubt their connection has them both seeing stars . . . but the closer they get, the more the past threatens to pull their universes apart.
     
    #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone delivers a tour de force about living with grief, prioritizing mental health, and finding love amid the chaos.

    About Chaos Theory

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental disorder and a politician’s son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don’t miss this gut punch of a novel about mental health, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love.

    Scars exist to remind us of what we’ve survived.
     
    DETACHED
    Since Shelbi enrolled at Windward Academy as a senior and won’t be there very long, she hasn’t bothered making friends. What her classmates don’t know about her can’t be used to hurt her—you know, like it did at her last school.
     
    WASTED
    Andy Criddle is not okay. At all.
    He’s had far too much to drink.
    Again. Which is bad.
    And things are about to get worse.
     
    When Shelbi sees Andy at his lowest, she can relate. So she doesn’t resist reaching out. And there’s no doubt their connection has them both seeing stars . . . but the closer they get, the more the past threatens to pull their universes apart.
     
    #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone delivers a tour de force about living with grief, prioritizing mental health, and finding love amid the chaos.

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    About Nic Stone

    Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. You… More about Nic Stone

    About Nic Stone

    Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. You… More about Nic Stone

    About Nic Stone

    Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. You… More about Nic Stone

    About Nic Stone

    Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. You… More about Nic Stone

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $12.99
    Published by Ember
    Jan 02, 2024 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593307731

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Feb 28, 2023 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593307700

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Feb 28, 2023 | 288 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593307724

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Feb 28, 2023 | 342 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593609415

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    Praise

    “Stone’s talent for writing compassionately about controversial topics that affect the lives of many is on display.” —The Washington Post

    “A beautiful exploration of neurodivergence, grief, and taking risks.” —Booklist

    “Readers will appreciate Stone’s honest discussion of the critical issues of mental illness and substance abuse… as well as what it means to support a friend who is in need.” —The Horn Book

    “An honest, if stark, examination of how teen relationships can grow and mature through intense trials.” —School Library Journal

    “An honest work that highlights the importance of mental illness advocacy amid societal preconceptions and pressures.” —Publishers Weekly

    “A thoughtful, realistically messy emotional wallop that destigmatizes mental disorders.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Offers a discussion starter about the prioritization of recovery and healing.” —The Bulletin

    Awards

    Florida Teens Read NOMINEE 2025

    Georgia Peach Book Award NOMINEE 2025

    Great Lakes Book Award NOMINEE 2025

    Illinois Reads NOMINEE 2025

    Kentucky Bluegrass Award NOMINEE 2025

    Keystone to Reading Book Award NOMINEE 2025

    Oklahoma Sequoyah Young Adult Book Master List NOMINEE 2025

    Rhode Island Teen Book Award NOMINEE 2025

    Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List SELECTION 2024

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