"Paper Towns" is a young adult novel written by John Green. The story follows Quentin Jacobsen, a high school senior who has a long-standing crush on his enigmatic neighbor, Margo Roth Spiegelman. One night, Margo disappears after a series of adventurous escapades, leaving behind clues for Quentin to follow. As Quentin embarks on a quest to find Margo, he discovers more about her complex personality and the nature of their relationship. The novel explores themes of identity, friendship, and the idea of seeing people as they truly are, rather than as mere projections of our expectations.