The Rebels of Gold

The setting feels so rich and layered—I'm curious whether Elise Kova mapped out the entire world before writing or let it grow naturally as the story unfolded.

The chemistry between characters felt genuine, yet the story still kept a sense of adventure. How did the author balance those elements so well?

The rebels aren't just good guys fighting bad guys—they have their flaws and doubts, which made me wonder if that was a deliberate choice to add depth.