: Explores the intersection of grief, cultural expectations, and the messy pursuit of high school popularity through romance.
: The "enemies-to-lovers" trope remains popular, using academic competition or social clique differences (the "jock" and the "outcast") to create romantic tension.
: Provides a much darker, stylized look at how trauma and substance use can complicate teen intimacy and romantic attachments.
: Relationships often serve as a mirror for teens to figure out who they are outside of their family or peer groups.