The Boyfriend List

The book is both funny and touching, which isn't easy to pull off. I wonder what inspired the choice to keep the tone so lighthearted even when dealing with serious issues.

The way Ruby navigates her relationships felt so authentic, like trying to make sense of a chaotic list of feelings. Did that resonate with anyone else's own high school experiences?

The blend of humor and deeper themes made the story stand out. I'm curious whether this contrast was planned from the start or evolved during writing.