Starship's Mage

The way the author integrated mage abilities into a sci-fi setting was so smooth, but I wonder if that balance was intentional or evolved naturally during writing.

It’s such a unique twist on both genres, and I’m curious whether this idea came from a specific sci-fi or fantasy influence or just a spark of creativity.

I appreciated the balance, but I wonder if the romantic moments were planned from the start or added later to deepen character development.