How did the author decide to depict Norma Jean's struggle with trauma alongside her college journey?
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How did the author decide to depict Norma Jean's struggle with trauma alongside her college journey?
Did anyone else feel the romance was both hopeful and bittersweet? How did the author capture that mix?
What motivated the choice to set the story in a college environment, and how does it influence the characters' development?