Scales and Skeletons

The intricate details about magic and politics really drew me in. I'm curious whether the author started with a clear mythos or let it develop organically.

The chemistry between characters felt charged, but the danger kept it from becoming cliché. How did others interpret the balance between romance and peril?

That contrast made the fae feel so complex and real, but I wonder if this duality was inspired by any specific myth or folklore.