In Funny Story, Daphne's life is upended when her fiancé, Peter, leaves her for his childhood best friend, Petra. Stranded in Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family, Daphne, a reserved children's librarian, finds herself with limited options. She becomes roommates with Miles Nowak, Petra's ex-boyfriend, who is outgoing and easygoing—quite the opposite of Daphne.
To navigate their shared heartbreak, Daphne and Miles concoct a plan to pretend they're in a relationship, aiming to make their exes jealous. As they spend more time together, their fake relationship starts to blur into something real. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, healing, and the unexpected places where love can be found.
