De mooiste van het land (Villains)

Seeing the story from the antagonist's view gives it a whole new depth. I'm curious whether this angle was planned from the start or developed later in writing.

The story's messages about kindness and envy felt woven into the narrative without being preachy. Did the author intentionally aim for this nuance?

The magic elements felt both enchanting and meaningful, but I wonder what led to the choice of how much magic to include versus the character development.