Rise of the Isle of the Lost

The story gives the villains more depth than typical fairy tale antagonists. I'm curious what inspired the choice to explore their backstories and motivations.

The setting is so vivid and detailed, from the magic to the culture. I wonder if the author mapped out the island extensively or let it evolve during writing.

It adds a fresh twist to familiar fairy tale tropes and makes the characters more relatable. I’d love to hear what sparked this concept.