Oye, diabla

The combination feels fresh and exciting, but I wonder what sparked the idea to mix romantic tension with a fantastical setting. Did the author envision this from the start or evolve it during writing?

The tension between the characters often felt palpable, almost life-or-death. How did that influence your reading experience or perception of their relationship?

The Spanish literary elements and cultural touches added richness to the world. I'm curious whether these were based on personal experience or research.