Une dose (insoupçonnée) de magie

The mix kept me engaged but I wondered if there was a specific reason for the pacing of romantic scenes versus magical action. Did the story evolve that way or was it a conscious choice?

The magical community felt so detailed and immersive, but I kept wondering how much of it was planned from the start versus developed organically during writing.

The mechanics of the magic were fascinating and unique. I'm curious whether the author drew from existing mythologies or crafted something entirely original.