“Happily ever after, or even just together ever after, is not cheesy,” Wren said. “It’s the noblest, like, the most courageous thing two people can shoot for.”

American novelist and short story writer, Rainbow Rowell is best known for her young adult fiction, particularly *Fangirl* and *Eleanor & Park*, which explore identity, fandom, and the complexities of young love. Her work blends humor and heartache, often centering on outsiders finding their place in the world.