Die Insel der Nachtflügler

The island feels so alive and full of surprises. I'm curious whether the author based it on a real place or let imagination run wild.

Each dragon had its own quirks and traits that made them feel like real characters. Did readers find themselves rooting for certain ones?

The book is full of exciting moments but also funny scenes that kept the tone light. I'm wondering whether that mix was intentional from the start.