Die Flüsse des Feuers

The mix of intense survival scenes and darker themes felt balanced but also a bit heavy for middle grade readers. Wondering what inspired that creative choice.

The description of the rivers and the dystopian landscape was so detailed that I kept imagining myself there. Was this based on any real places or entirely fictional?

The rivers felt like more than just a backdrop — they were almost characters themselves. Curious whether the author had a specific reason for choosing rivers as the core element.