: Henry Denton is given 144 days to save the world by pressing a big red button. The catch? He’s not sure the world is worth saving given his immense grief over his boyfriend’s suicide and the constant bullying he faces at school.

: Unlike many YA heroes, Henry is a scientist at heart. He views human existence through the lens of cosmic insignificance—likening people to ants that continue to march on despite their smallness.

This book is best known for its "Soft Sci-Fi" approach, where the alien abductions serve as a visceral metaphor for the protagonist’s depression and isolation. A compelling feature would highlight these elements: