Wishing for Someday Soon

The story handles difficult topics with care, but I wonder how much of that was a deliberate choice to show resilience alongside pain. Did anyone else feel this mix added depth or made it harder to read at times?

The high school environment felt authentic and vital to the characters' growth. I’m curious whether the author drew from personal experiences or chose it to highlight certain themes.

The connection between characters was touching, but some moments seemed to accelerate quickly. Was this a pacing choice to focus on emotional resolution, or did it evolve differently during writing?