Velvet was the night

The backdrop of political unrest feels so vivid, but I'm curious if the personal stories were inspired by real events or purely fictional. Did the author aim to highlight any specific social issues?

There were moments where the plot seemed to pause, but I wonder if that was a deliberate choice to deepen character development or atmosphere.

The historical setting adds so much flavor and tension, but I'm curious if Moreno-Garcia had specific events or themes in mind when crafting this backdrop.