Damaged 2

The book doesn't shy away from difficult topics, but I wonder how the author navigated portraying trauma realistically while maintaining a compelling romance. Was this a challenge during writing?

The characters' struggles felt so real and layered that I couldn't help but want things to work out for them. Am I the only one who was emotionally invested in their journey?

The backdrop of college life adds a particular energy and pressure to the narrative. I'm curious whether the setting was chosen for its symbolic value or because it shaped the characters' experiences.