All the Broken Places

The mix of poetic elements and narrative feels unique. I'm curious whether this was a conscious choice to evoke certain emotions or if it evolved naturally during writing.

The story manages to be uplifting while addressing serious themes. Did this contrast resonate differently with others, or was it a bit jarring for some?

The characters' growth felt genuine, but I'm wondering how much of that was planned versus developed organically as the story progressed.