The Perks of Loving a Wallflower

The setting adds so much atmosphere and complexity — I wonder what motivated the choice to explore these themes in this specific time period.

The slow burn and unspoken feelings made me root for them, but also left me wondering how they navigated the societal expectations of the time.

It felt authentic yet accessible, and I'm curious whether this was a conscious decision to update the genre or a natural result of the story.