Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating

Their genuine chemistry and banter really make the book stand out, but I'm curious if the authors based their relationship on real-life friendships or created it from scratch.

Her upbeat, unconventional outlook was so refreshing, but I wondered if her character was inspired by someone the authors know or entirely fictional.

The book had me laughing out loud but also touched on some genuine feelings about love and self-acceptance. Was that a conscious choice in their writing process?