More about The Girl Who Lost Her Compass: Shantie's writing combines raw emotional realism with a focus on sensory details and psychological depth. The narrative alternates between external action and the internal emotional world of the characters, highlighting feelings of shame, desire, nostalgia, and social discomfort. Shantie writes about complex, imperfect characters who often find themselves in vulnerable situations. The interactions are emotionally charged, with an underlying tension that makes the reader feel the weight of the moment.