What inspired the author to weave mermaid mythology into a modern coming-of-age story?
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What inspired the author to weave mermaid mythology into a modern coming-of-age story?
Did anyone else feel the romance developed too quickly, or was it just right for the story's pace?
How did the author decide to portray the mermaid world — was it inspired by specific myths or created from scratch?