Servant to the Spidae

The world-building for the Spidae species felt so vivid and immersive. I'm curious whether this culture was based on existing myths or entirely from imagination.

The dynamic between the characters kept me on edge — do readers think this kind of tension enhances or complicates the romance?

Her conflicting feelings made her character feel more real, but I wonder what themes or experiences the author drew from to craft this inner conflict.