Nine of Wands

The mix of genres kept the world fresh and unpredictable. I'm curious whether this was a deliberate choice from the start or evolved during writing.

The tension was fantastic, but I felt some parts rushed. Was this pacing choice meant to heighten the stakes or a reflection of the story's natural flow?

The magic felt integral to the mystery, yet well-defined. I wonder what process led to the development of its boundaries and how much was planned in advance.