Raven Queen's Story

I'm curious about the creative process behind this retelling—what motivated the choice to focus on self-discovery and identity in a fairy tale format?

The narrative felt both mysterious and playful, which made me wonder how the author decided where to draw the line between spooky and fun.

The story seems to explore moral ambiguity in a gentle way. I'm interested in whether the author aimed to encourage kids to think critically about morality.