Keeping Reaper

The setting feels so authentic and visceral, but I wonder if the author drew from personal experience or research. How did that blend come about?

Reaper’s protectiveness and the threats they face make the love story feel so high-stakes. Was that contrast intentional to heighten the emotional impact?

The pacing feels tight but also leaves me curious about what might have been expanded or cut. I wonder if the story was always meant to be this length or if it evolved during writing.