Аланна. Начало пути

Her character arc feels so inspiring, but I wonder what inspired her to focus on themes of self-growth and bravery in a middle grade fantasy.

I loved how the magic felt integral to the world but didn’t overwhelm the story. Was this intentional to make it accessible for younger readers?

It gave the story a classic adventure feel, but I’m curious whether the author drew from specific myths or history for inspiration.