![]() Was this always the way you intended to tell the story? How do you hope this unorthodox form of storytelling adds to the novel? LG: Because Avalkyra and Pheronia lived many years ago you tell their story through historic documents and letters. Frankly, it’s just a joy to write complex female characters. ![]() ![]() ![]() I also think that we still have so far to come in terms of representation of women in fiction, and there’s something so thrilling to see these two fierce, flawed, passionate women facing off-especially with all the baggage and emotional ties between them. I don’t know why that particular dynamic resonated with me…I have two older brothers, but no sisters of my own, so maybe I wanted to explore something that I had no personal experience with. NPP: When I first started conceptualizing this book, I had three main ideas: the “girl dressed as boy” trope, phoenix riders, and sisters who wound up enemies. What was the inspiration for making this such a central theme to the story? There is such love and attention to their complex relationship. LG: As I mentioned above, the bond between sisters, both Veronyka and Val as well as Avalkyra and Pheronia, is the beating heart of this story. ![]() I am so thrilled I was able to interview the author, Nicki Pau Preto, about her gorgeous story of sisterhood, deception, and betrayal. I first came across Crown of Feathers back in October and let me tell you, it has been so difficult to wait for it to hit shelves! I read the book in one day, completely engrossed in the world building and characters. ![]()
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