How did the author decide to explore themes of societal control through beauty?
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The Jewel

The Jewel
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How did the author decide to explore themes of societal control through beauty?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist's choices — was she a hero or a victim?
What inspired the vivid world-building of the Jewel society?