Het Monster in de Holly Library

The library feels almost like a character itself, full of secrets and wonder. I'm curious what sparked the author's fascination with such a place and how it shaped the story.

The interactions are charming and light, but I wondered if there was room for more emotional depth. Did others see it as a deliberate choice to keep the tone whimsical?

The mix of supernatural and magical realism worked beautifully, but I wonder what led to that combination and if it was planned from the start or evolved during writing.