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When Aza and her best friend Daisy decide to chase a missing billionaire's reward, they stumble into the orbit of Davis Pickett—a genuinely kind guy who might actually see Aza for who she really is. But while Aza's juggling the mystery, her friendships, and the pressure of being "good enough," she's also battling the relentless spiral of her own anxious thoughts, which feel far more dangerous than any real-world mystery. Green crafts a deeply human story about how love, friendship, and connection can coexist with our messiest, most difficult selves. It's a reminder that sometimes the people worth knowing are the ones who'll stay, even when the journey gets complicated.
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