Loss, bullying and the effects of mental illness are all themes in All the Bright Places, a novel by Jennifer Niven. High school seniors Theodore Finch, known as the freak, and Violet Markey, who is popular but struggling with the loss of her sister, meet each other at low points in their lives. With his patient but persistent love, Finch helps Violet work through her grief and guilt. When Finch is overwhelmed by the weight of his mental illness, Violet struggles to save him.
