Court of Claws

The world of fae politics feels so rich and layered—I'm curious whether this was inspired by existing folklore or your own imagination. Did you build a whole political system behind the scenes?

The tension between the characters was already high, but the magic and curses added another layer of stakes. How did you balance romance with these darker themes?

The pacing of their relationship felt so natural yet charged—was that a conscious choice to keep readers guessing about when they'd finally unite?