Not Like the Movies

The way the protagonist's love for rom-coms shaped her view of relationships was so relatable. Did it make anyone else think about how pop culture influences our expectations?

The setting gave the story a playful, almost fairy-tale vibe. I’m curious whether the author drew from personal experiences or just loved movies as much as the protagonist.

The story slowed down during some sections, but then picked up again. Do you think that was intentional to build character depth or a pacing choice?