Trial by Fire

The magic feels so layered and unique—I'm curious whether it was planned from the start or evolved during writing. Did any real-world traditions influence it?

The romance has such a compelling push and pull—sometimes fiery, sometimes fragile. I wonder what scenes or moments the author felt most connected to while writing.

The book feels fresh in how it approaches love and identity within a magical setting. I’m interested in whether the author aimed to subvert genre expectations or simply tell a personal story.