Het Meisje en de Alchemist

The idea of exchanging time for life felt so inventive and darkly poetic. I wonder if this concept was inspired by any particular myth or folklore.

The intricate political and magical systems were fascinating, but I was hoping for more focus on the romantic tension. Was that balanced for others?

The pacing and reveals felt carefully crafted, but I wonder if the timeline shifts were planned from the beginning or evolved during writing.