Curse of the Bane

The horror elements felt quite vivid and spooky — do you think this is appropriate for younger readers or should it be for older kids?

The way magic is portrayed as dangerous and unpredictable added so much tension. I wonder what sparked the idea to blend horror with fantasy in this way.

Watching the main character face fears and make tough choices was compelling — I’m curious if this arc was planned from the start or evolved during writing.