Spring Tides at The Starfish Café

The seaside locale really feels alive and cozy. I'm curious whether the author based it on a real place or crafted it from imagination.

Their struggles and growth felt very genuine, making it hard not to root for them. Did the emotional beats hit anyone else as strongly as they did for me?

The book has such a warm, light tone but also tackles some serious topics. I wonder how the author decided where to draw that line.