This young adult contemporary novel follows Theodore Finch and Violet Markey, two teenagers who meet on a school bell tower ledge while both are struggling with thoughts of suicide. They save each other and later work together on a school project, which brings them closer and helps them begin to heal.
Finch is a boy who struggles with mental illness and is fascinated by death, while Violet is dealing with grief after the loss of her sister. Together, they explore different places and slowly develop a deep emotional connection.
The story explores love, mental health, grief, and the importance of finding hope in difficult moments.