Viaggio a Deltora

The detailed setting really made the story come alive for me. I'm curious whether the author envisioned the entire world from the start or developed it as the story progressed.

The story was so action-packed at the start and end, but the middle part felt a bit slower. Was that intentional to build tension or just how the story evolved?

The puzzles and obstacles felt thoughtfully designed, but I wonder what influenced her choices. Were they inspired by classic myths or entirely original ideas?