Long post last part
And please, stop blaming Chloe for giving her characters too many real-life problems. We’re not always supposed to know how everything will be solved, and that’s part of what makes the story compelling. Imagine reading a story where everything magically gets better as soon as the main character meets the right person or gets money. The struggle, the attempts to find a solution, and even the imperfect choices are what make these stories feel real.
Not every character has to make the right choice, and not every relationship has to work out perfectly. They’re teenagers who make mistakes, struggle, and grow. That doesn’t mean they should be defined forever by the worst things they’ve done.