Daughter of Smoke and Bone

The world-building feels so unique and vivid — I wonder if the author drew from existing mythologies or created everything from scratch.

The love story is intense but also layered with sacrifice and loss. How did others interpret the emotional stakes between the characters?

The lyrical writing style really stood out to me. I’m curious whether that was a conscious choice to match the fantastical themes or a natural part of the storytelling process.