Waiting for Tom Hanks

The references to movies and celebrities felt so authentic and fun. I'm curious whether this was a personal passion or a deliberate choice to set the tone.

Her crush comes across as so genuine, but I wondered if it also risked making her seem a little too starstruck. What do others think about her character's depth?

The book had me laughing but also touched on some meaningful themes about self-acceptance. I'm interested in how the tone was carefully managed during writing.