Start gifting
Libro.fm for Business
Start a membership, get two free audiobooks
Audiobooks by Black Authors
Bookseller pick
Send as gift
Add to Wish List
Almost ready!
In order to save audiobooks to your Wish List you must be signed in to your account.
Log in Create account
Limited-time offer
Get two free audiobooks when you make the switch!
Now’s a great time to shop indie. When you start a new membership supporting local bookstores with promo code SWITCH, we’ll give you two bonus audiobook credits at sign-up.
Make the switch
Gift audiobook credit bundles
You pick the number of credits, your recipient picks the audiobooks, and your local bookstore is supported by your purchase.
Start giftingChaos Theory
Length
5 hours 41 minutes
Language
English
Narrators
Nic Stone & Dion Graham
This audiobook uses AI narration.
We’re taking steps to make sure AI narration is transparent.
Learn moreBookseller recommendation
“It's not often that you get a book that deals with very heavy subjects, like mental illness or alcoholism in teenagers, and yet is at the same time incredibly sweet and heartwarming. Stone has pulled this off, and it's absolutely worth reading, though I recommend it on audio. Stone does a good job with Shelby's narration, but it's Dion Graham narrating Andy that makes the book shine. An important, and amazing, book. ”
— Melissa • Watermark Books
Bookseller recommendation
“Loved this novel for its unparalleled and AUTHENTIC YA mental health representation (including but not limited to addiction, self-harm and grief) and UNIQUE characters (Shelbi, one lead, is practically a genius about everything having to do with the Cosmos and the other lead, Andy, is the son of a conservative Black woman politician). A truly special read! Just be sure to check out the content warnings. ”
— Zinna • A Great Good Place for Books
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.
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 can find her on her website: nicstone.info.
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 can find her on her website: nicstone.info.
Featured in these playlists...
Reviews
"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
Expand reviews