Chaos Theory, Nic Stone
Chaos Theory, Nic Stone
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Chaos Theory

Author: Nic Stone

Narrator: Nic Stone, Dion Graham

Unabridged: 5 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/28/2023


Synopsis

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 The Author

Nic Stone is the author of many novels, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin and its New York Times bestselling sequel, Dear Justyce. She also penned the young adult titles Odd One Out, an NPR Best Book and an ALA Rainbow Book Top Ten, Jackpot, a love-ish story that takes a searing look at economic inequality, and Chaos Theory, a Southern Book Prize finalist and a YALSA Quick Pick Selection. Her middle-grade novels include Clean Getaway, a New York Times bestseller, and Fast Pitch, which received two starred reviews including from Publishers Weekly, which said, “Black girl magic hits a home run in Stone’s latest.” Nic lives in Atlanta with her adorable little family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on June 06, 2023

What an inspirational opening! This heart wrenching, honest letter of Nic Stone hooked up me to this book unconditionally. First of all: the best thing about this book is characterization! Oh Shelbi! She’s getting through a lot at young age, suffering from bipolar, trying to adjust her life in school......more

Goodreads review by jv on October 22, 2024

Nic Stone knows her audience. She never disappoints us. In CHAOS THEORY, a spot-on YA story, Shelbi is sure that she has successfully built a wall around herself. Walter, however, worms his way in. In a minute, Shelbi's life is once again in shambles. CHAOS THEORY covers topics that are tough to tal......more

Goodreads review by Kezia on June 14, 2023

Mental health is indeed something that affects so many aspects of our lives and everyone around us, and it should be taken seriously. Thank you, Stone for illustrating this in the lives of Shelbi and Andy, two teenagers who found each other during a time when they needed someone. It is clear that th......more

Goodreads review by Marieke on January 13, 2023

A shiver ran down my spine when I read the author’s note at the beginning of Chaos Theory. Nic Stone says she loathes the term ‘mental illness’, and I can relate so much to that. Because I hate the word ‘disorder’, according to Google: a disturbance of normal functioning of the mind (or body). Nic s......more

Goodreads review by akacya ❦ on January 18, 2023

2023 reads: 23/350 Disclaimer: I received a complimentary review copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating. Content warnings (please note I may have missed some): suicidal ideation, toxic friendships and family members, alcoholism, depression......more


Quotes

"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
  • Georgia Peach Book Award
  • Great Lakes Book Award
  • Illinois Reads
  • Kentucky Bluegrass Award
  • Keystone to Reading Book Award
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Young Adult Book Master List
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award