The Shadow Isle

The rich details and complex history felt so immersive—I'm curious whether the author mapped out the entire setting beforehand or let it develop as they wrote.

The story's tension dipped a bit during those moments, but I wonder if that was intentional to build atmosphere or if it could have been tighter.

They felt so integral to the story, but I’m curious whether dragons were always meant to be central or if they evolved during the writing process.