Cate of the Lost Colony

The vivid details really brought the time period to life, but I wonder how much was driven by research versus creative imagining. Did any real events or sources inspire specific scenes?

Her struggles and growth felt very genuine, making me root for her fiercely. Did others find themselves relating to her quest for belonging and identity?

The story has such a rich historical backdrop, but I wished the romantic subplot had more depth. Was that a deliberate choice to focus more on the adventure and history?