Der Kuss des Meeres

The way mermaid lore is woven into the story felt unique, but I wonder how much was inspired by traditional myths versus original world-building.

The romance felt both sweet and complicated — I’m curious if the author aimed to challenge typical YA love stories or kept it more straightforward.

The detailed world-building made the mermaid society feel so real. I wonder what the creative process was like creating this mythic ocean realm.