Salzwasser.

The environment feels almost like a character itself, influencing the choices and growth of the main character. I'm curious whether the author drew from personal experiences or research.

Their interactions felt genuine and nuanced, making their struggles and joys resonate. I wonder if this was based on real stories or entirely fictional.

It gave me time to really connect with the character's inner world, but I wonder if that was a conscious choice by the author to mirror the coming-of-age process.