Secrets of the Starlit Sea

The dual timelines added depth and suspense, but I wonder what inspired the choice to tell it this way—was it planned from the start or developed during writing?

Their struggles with love and family felt so genuine, but some moments made me tear up unexpectedly. I’d love to hear if others felt the same.

The vivid descriptions made me want to visit, but I’m curious whether the author drew from real places or crafted a fictional haven for the story.