Witching for Clarity

The way magic works feels unique and charming, but I was curious about the limits and rules. Did the author intend to leave some mysteries open?

There were moments that made me smile but also some tension I didn't see coming. Am I the only one who felt the stakes were a bit subtle?

The world-building felt so vivid and playful, I wonder whether it was based on real places or entirely imagined from scratch.