The Bone Shard Daughter

The antagonist's actions are driven by understandable desires, which made me question whether they're truly evil or just desperate. How did others interpret their choices?

The magic feels both mystical and visceral, and I wonder what influenced Andrea Stewart's decision to make it central to the story's world-building.

Switching viewpoints added depth but also complexity. I'm curious if this was planned from the start or evolved during the writing process.