This book is very reminiscent of [book:All the Bright Places|18460392] by Jennifer Niven (there is even a small nod to the book in this book).

I think the major similarities is why I am giving this book 4 stars and not 5. Those similarities:

the post-its on the wall, and on the cover; the main female lead being a writer; forced working together; grief; even the way Micah deals with his depression is very close to many scenes in ATBP with Finch

 

However, what is different in this book and what Erin Stewart does with so much grace, patience, and care - is really writes how bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorder can feel. Many of the things Alice, Micah, and Lily feel are things I (someone with all of those) have felt. I have never read a book where I went "Damn, that's literally how a panic attack feels" or "Wow, I have manic episodes like that, too"

Overall, this book about staying and being brave in a way that feels like you're being weak is so spot on and important.