A Light in the Flame

The pacing around the romantic scenes felt seamless, but I wonder how much thought went into blending these genres without one overshadowing the other.

The story really ramped up, and I found myself rooting for the characters even more. Were the emotional beats planned from the start or did they develop during writing?

The magic felt so unique and layered; I'm curious whether it was mapped out extensively beforehand or evolved naturally through the story.