- No major triggers, no same-sex romance: a classic women’s romance of heartbreak and growth
- The love-struck mindset is portrayed realistically and delicately, making it easy to relate to, without making the characters foolish or dumbing them down
- The sister-in-law is warm and likable, not a rival in love but a welcome addition
- The love triangle is between “the living and the dead,” with intense tension and emotions running high
- A complete journey from humble dependence to independence and strength, with both satisfying moments and tears