Cruel Love

The relationships in the book felt so tangled and high-stakes, almost like they could explode at any moment. Did the emotional tension resonate more because of the school setting?

The setting adds so much atmosphere and secrecy — I wonder if the author drew from personal experiences or wanted to explore the dynamics of tight-knit communities.

The pacing of revelations kept me hooked, but I’m curious whether this was planned from the beginning or evolved during the writing process.