Die Wallflowers - Annabelle & Simon

The dialogue feels so lively and sharp, but I wonder how much of that was intentional versus evolving naturally. Did the characters' personalities guide this tone?

The class differences drive much of the plot, but it never felt like a lecture. How did the author manage to keep it engaging and authentic?

The historical backdrop is vivid and immersive — I’m curious whether real events or locations inspired the world-building or if it was created from scratch.