Six times we almost kissed

The almost-kisses and missed chances made me wonder how much of that is based on true experiences. Did anyone else feel that emotional push and pull?

The story feels so grounded in those small, relatable moments — I wonder if that was a deliberate choice to highlight the uncertainty of first love.

The book made me laugh and cry at different times, but I’m curious how the author decided where to draw that line in the storytelling.