What inspired the novel's focus on teenage friendship and the loss of innocence?
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What inspired the novel's focus on teenage friendship and the loss of innocence?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle — was that intentional to build tension?
How did the author decide on the balance between mystery and character development?