Ein Kleid aus Seide und Sternen

The cultural influences felt authentic and richly detailed, but I wonder what inspired the specific folklore choices and how they shaped the story.

While I enjoyed the world-building, those parts felt a bit dense compared to the more action-packed scenes. Was that intentional to develop characters or setting?

Her journey from apprentice to hero was inspiring, but I’m curious how much of her character arc was planned versus evolving during writing.