Luminaries, tome 2: La lune chasseresse

The way the paranormal powers are portrayed made me think about how easily desire can turn into danger. How did others interpret the balance between attraction and peril in the story?

The hunting moon theme added a unique rhythm to the story, but I'm curious whether this was inspired by folklore, personal interest, or a desire to mirror the characters' internal states.

The romantic scenes were steamy but also complicated by the darker threats in the plot. Did the romance amplify the stakes or sometimes distract from the main conflict?