Die Wiedergeborene

The world-building in 'Restoree' felt so vivid and detailed—I'm curious if the author drew from existing myths or created everything from scratch.

The relationship between the characters seemed intense and immediate—was this a deliberate choice to heighten emotional stakes or part of the story's natural progression?

Her resilience was central to the plot—would a different background or skill set have led to a completely different outcome?