The Hob's Bargain

The hob feels both menacing and sympathetic at times, which made me wonder what inspired her to give him such complexity. Was it based on folklore or her own ideas about moral shades in fantasy creatures?

I loved the story but kept questioning whether the protagonist's moral compromises were justified or if they made the story feel darker and more real. What was the impact of these choices on everyone’s reading experience?

The world-building felt so rich and immersive — I wonder if it was mapped out from the start or if it evolved as the story developed. How much did the author plan ahead versus discover during writing?