How did the author decide to intertwine the protagonist's tattoos with her backstory?
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How did the author decide to intertwine the protagonist's tattoos with her backstory?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that intentional to build tension?
What inspired the setting of the gritty urban environment in the story?