Draw Down the Moon: L'Accademia della Luna

The way magic feels so personal and tied to characters' feelings made me wonder whether the author drew from personal beliefs or mythologies. Did this choice come from a desire to highlight emotional development?

The chemistry between the characters felt so genuine, but I also sensed underlying stakes. How do others interpret the balance between romance and danger in the story?

The story seamlessly combines magical lore with heartfelt romance, which made me curious about whether this was planned from the beginning or evolved during writing.