/* ==========================================================================
   THE FORBIDDEN TEARS SERIES - BESPOKE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Anti-AI-Slop Literary Fantasy Aesthetics
   Fonts: Cinzel Decorative, Cinzel, Lora
   Palette: Celestial Gold, Heavenly Silver, Midnight Slate, Warm Forest
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel+Decorative:wght@700;900&family=Cinzel:wght@500;600;700&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400;1,500&family=Mr+De+Haviland&family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* --- CSS Variables & Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  /* Brand Master Palette (from BRAND.png & Original Live Site) */
  --color-gold-primary: #D4AF37;
  --color-gold-light: #F3E5AB;
  --color-gold-deep: #9E7412;
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  
  /* Ethereal Sky & Dual-Tone Palette (Light & Luminous) */
  --color-sky-mist: #CBD9E4;
  --color-sky-light: #EBF2F7;
  --color-slate-navy: #1C2B3C;
  --color-slate-button: #25364B;
  --color-slate-button-hover: #172433;
  --color-parchment-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-parchment-soft: #F7FAFC;
  --color-text-dark: #121D2A;
  --color-text-body-dark: #2B3A4C;

  --color-night-base: #0C1420;
  --color-night-slate: #101B2B;
  --color-night-surface: #142234;
  --color-night-card: #19273C;
  --color-night-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  
  --color-silver: #D8DDE2;
  --color-silver-muted: rgba(216, 221, 226, 0.65);
  --color-ember-wine: #7A1C1C;
  --color-shadow-violet: #3D1054;
  
  --color-text-title: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-gold: #F3E5AB;
  --color-text-prose: #E8ECF1;
  --color-text-muted: #A1B0C4;

  /* Typography Stacks */
  --font-display: 'Trajan Pro 3', 'Trajan Pro', 'Cinzel Decorative', 'Cinzel', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-accent: 'Trajan Pro 3', 'Trajan Pro', 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Lora', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-script: 'Mr De Haviland', cursive;
  --font-serif-book: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Depth */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --shadow-card: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 0 1px var(--color-night-border);
  --shadow-book: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  --shadow-gold-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- Base & Reset --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-night-base);
  color: var(--color-text-prose);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #090E17;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(35, 58, 88, 0.42) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 35%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 70%, rgba(35, 58, 88, 0.3) 0%, transparent 55%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* --- Global Form Inputs & Feedback --- */
.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--color-night-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-title);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.form-feedback {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-height: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-feedback.error {
  color: #FF6B6B;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  color: #4EBA6F;
}

/* --- Accessibility: Skip Link & Focus States --- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-slate-button);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 999999;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

img, video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* --- Typography Hierarchy --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  color: var(--color-text-title);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

h1.display-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px var(--color-gold-glow);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, var(--color-gold-light) 75%, var(--color-gold-primary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h2.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

h2.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p.lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-prose);
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* --- Containers & Layout --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-spacing {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* --- Buttons & Tactile Foil Elements --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 48px; /* Accessible touch target */
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5C158 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #B8902A 100%);
  color: #070C14;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0B8 0%, #E5C158 50%, #D4AF37 100%);
  color: #070C14;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(17, 26, 41, 0.7);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL NAVIGATION (STICKY HEADER)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #0A101A;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: #070C14;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  height: 70px;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65));
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Pill CTA Button */
.btn-pill-purchase {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-slate-button);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 54, 75, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-pill-purchase:hover {
  background: var(--color-slate-button-hover);
  color: var(--color-gold-light) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 54, 75, 0.35);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 82%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: var(--color-night-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  z-index: 1050;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: -15px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
}

.drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.drawer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.drawer-link {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text-prose);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1040;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.drawer-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL PURCHASE DRAWER (1-TAP QUICK BUY)
   ========================================================================== */
.purchase-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: var(--color-night-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: -20px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  z-index: 1100;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.purchase-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.purchase-drawer-header {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--color-night-card);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.purchase-drawer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.purchase-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}

.purchase-drawer-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.purchase-book-item {
  background: var(--color-night-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.purchase-book-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.purchase-book-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.purchase-book-thumb {
  width: 55px;
  height: 85px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.purchase-book-meta h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.purchase-book-meta p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.purchase-format-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.format-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  background: rgba(7, 12, 20, 0.6);
  color: var(--color-text-prose);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: center;
}

.format-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION WITH AMBIENT GOLDEN FOREST VIDEO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-scrim {
  display: none !important;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero contrast enhancement over unfiltered golden sunrise video */
.hero-eyebrow-contrast {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-accent) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.hero-title-contrast {
  font-family: 'Trajan Pro 3', 'Trajan Pro', 'Cinzel Decorative', 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 6px !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF3C4 20%, #E2BE53 45%, #C29629 70%, #85610F 90%, #F5E09C 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)) !important;
}

.hero-as-seen-strip {
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 8vh, 6.5rem);
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  max-width: 1060px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-as-seen-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95));
}

.hero-as-seen-strip .media-logo-item {
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
}

/* Hero bottom organic mist blend - dissolves video softly into reading sheet */
.hero-section:not(.books-hero-section)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(203, 217, 228, 0.25) 45%, rgba(249, 248, 245, 0.8) 80%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRESS & CREDIBILITY STRIP ("AS SEEN ON" & AWARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.credibility-section {
  background: var(--color-night-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.credibility-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.media-logo-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.media-logo-item {
  height: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.92;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.35)) drop-shadow(0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.media-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}


.awards-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.award-seal {
  height: 65px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.award-seal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED BOOK SPOTLIGHT & 3D BOOK JACKET
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-book-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.book-card-3d {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1000px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.book-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-book);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  transform: rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(4deg);
}

.book-card-3d:hover .book-card-img {
  transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg) translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px var(--color-gold-glow);
}

.format-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.format-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-night-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROTAGONIST SPOTLIGHT (TAVI & EPHRIAM)
   ========================================================================== */
.protagonist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.character-card {
  background: var(--color-night-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.character-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-primary), transparent);
}

.character-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.character-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.character-traits {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   READER REVIEWS CAROUSEL / TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-container {
  background: var(--color-night-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-stars {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.review-quote {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-prose);
  position: relative;
}

.review-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  opacity: 0.3;
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.8rem;
  left: -1.5rem;
}

.quote-attribution {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEAD MAGNET / GIVEAWAY SECTION (ZERO SPAM POPUPS)
   ========================================================================== */
.lead-magnet-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111B2C 0%, #17243B 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}

.form-inline {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.form-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(7, 12, 20, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  outline: none;
}

.form-feedback {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: none;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  display: block;
  color: #4BB543;
}

.form-feedback.error {
  display: block;
  color: #FF3333;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMATIC VIDEO THEATER MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 1200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.video-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-modal-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  position: relative;
}

.video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  height: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.video-wrapper video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-night-base);
  border-top: none;
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.site-footer .brand-title {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.site-footer .brand-logo img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7));
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ORGANIC ATMOSPHERIC MIST & SECTION BLENDING (NO HARD LINES)
   ========================================================================== */
.brush-divider, .organic-mist-divider, .mist-transition-down {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0C1420 0%, #152236 18%, #25364B 38%, #4A6076 58%, #8E9EA8 78%, #DCE6EE 92%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
  margin-top: -100px;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mist-transition-up {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #DCE6EE 8%, #8E9EA8 22%, #4A6076 42%, #25364B 62%, #152236 82%, #0C1420 100%);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
  margin-top: -1px;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Books Page Snowy Mountain Hero & GPU-Accelerated Snowfall Atmosphere */
.mountain-hero-scrim {
  display: none !important;
}

.books-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 55vh;
  max-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.books-hero-section .hero-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Organic bottom dissolve from snowy mountains directly into celestial midnight navy */
.books-hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(12, 20, 32, 0.35) 40%, rgba(12, 20, 32, 0.82) 75%, var(--color-night-base) 100%) !important;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Lightweight 60fps GPU-accelerated snowfall particles */
.snowfall-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 30px 40px, #ffffff, rgba(0,0,0,0)),
    radial-gradient(3px 3px at 70px 110px, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(0,0,0,0)),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 130px 60px, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), rgba(0,0,0,0)),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 210px 180px, #ffffff, rgba(0,0,0,0)),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 280px 240px, rgba(255,255,255,0.9), rgba(0,0,0,0)),
    radial-gradient(3.5px 3.5px at 350px 130px, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(0,0,0,0));
  background-size: 380px 380px;
  animation: snowfallDrift 12s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.snowfall-overlay-foreground {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(4px 4px at 60px 120px, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(0,0,0,0)),
    radial-gradient(3px 3px at 180px 260px, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), rgba(0,0,0,0)),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 310px 80px, #ffffff, rgba(0,0,0,0)),
    radial-gradient(4.5px 4.5px at 420px 210px, rgba(255,255,255,0.9), rgba(0,0,0,0));
  background-size: 460px 460px;
  animation: snowfallDriftFast 7.5s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@keyframes snowfallDrift {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -380px, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(50px, 380px, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes snowfallDriftFast {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, -460px, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(80px, 460px, 0);
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   AUTHENTIC READERS SAYING / FEATHER REVIEW (MATCHING ORIGINAL WIX)
   ========================================================================== */
.review-feather-section {
  background: var(--color-parchment-white);
  padding: 5rem 0 6rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 14;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.review-feather-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.stars-rating {
  color: #D4AF37;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.script-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  color: var(--color-slate-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.review-series-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--color-slate-navy);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.review-body-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-book);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-body-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.review-author-byline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #5A6D82;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.feather-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(28, 43, 60, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 43, 60, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.feather-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXACT 3-AWARD BOOK SHOWCASE (MATCHING ORIGINAL WIX SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */
.book-showcase-wix {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-image: url('../assets/images/backgrounds/bg_mountains.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: var(--color-slate-navy);
}

.book-showcase-wix::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, rgba(235, 242, 247, 0.9) 18%, rgba(215, 228, 238, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.book-showcase-wix .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.showcase-book-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.showcase-book-img {
  max-width: 380px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(18, 29, 42, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.showcase-book-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(1deg);
}

.showcase-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.showcase-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.showcase-authors-display, .showcase-authors-script {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  color: var(--color-slate-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Dark Card & Catalog Override for Instant Legibility */
.book-catalog-item .showcase-authors-display,
.book-catalog-item h2.showcase-authors-display,
.dark-card .showcase-authors-display {
  color: var(--color-gold-light) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.showcase-awards-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.showcase-award-seal {
  height: 75px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.showcase-award-seal:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.showcase-available-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.showcase-retailer-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.retailer-badge-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(28, 43, 60, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 43, 60, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.retailer-badge-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.retailer-badge-img {
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.showcase-format-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.format-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-slate-button);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 54, 75, 0.2);
}

.format-pill-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-slate-button-hover);
  color: var(--color-gold-light) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 54, 75, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHARACTERS SECTION (FEATURED AUTHENTIC DUO SPOTLIGHT)
   ========================================================================== */
.characters-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0C1420 0%, #142234 30%, #1A2E44 60%, #0F1927 100%);
  padding: 6rem 0 7rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.characters-duo-container {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  background: #0C1420;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.characters-duo-container:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92), 0 0 45px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.characters-duo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT FANS ARE SAYING & REVIEWS GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.fan-reviews-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  color: var(--color-slate-navy);
}

.fan-reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.fan-review-card {
  background: var(--color-parchment-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 43, 60, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(28, 43, 60, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fan-review-stars {
  color: #D4AF37;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.fan-review-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-book);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-body-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}

.fan-review-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-slate-navy);
}

.fan-review-source {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #728498;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INLINE PROMINENT VIDEO TRAILER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.inline-trailer-section {
  background: var(--color-night-base);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.inline-video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  background: var(--color-night-base);
}

.inline-video-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(12, 20, 32, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.inline-video-wrapper.is-playing .video-play-overlay {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.play-circle-btn {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
  color: #0C1420;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  padding-left: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.video-play-overlay:hover .play-circle-btn {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.play-overlay-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG DEEP VIEW & AUTO-MODERATED COMMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-comments-container {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.comment-card {
  background: var(--color-night-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.comment-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.comment-author {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.comment-date {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.comment-text {
  color: var(--color-text-prose);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.comment-status-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-status-badge.approved {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  color: #4ade80;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.comment-status-badge.pending {
  background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.15);
  color: #facc15;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.3);
}

/* Form Inline Padding & No-Clip */
.form-inline {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.form-inline input {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  min-width: 180px;
}

/* Blog Comments & Interaction */
.comment-card {
  background: var(--color-night-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-night-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.comment-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.comment-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.comment-author {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.comment-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.comment-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-prose);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.comment-status-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.comment-status-badge.approved {
  background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.15);
  color: #2ecc71;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.3);
}
.comment-status-badge.pending {
  background: rgba(241, 196, 15, 0.15);
  color: #f1c40f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(241, 196, 15, 0.3);
}

/* Full-Card Clickability for Blog Feed */
.blog-post-card {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.blog-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* Authentic Wix Blog Single Post (media_1788892323474.png) */
.blog-single-wrapper {
  background: url('../assets/images/backgrounds/misty_forest_master.jpg') center top / cover fixed no-repeat;
  padding: 4rem 1.25rem 7rem;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-single-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(12, 20, 32, 0.65);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-reading-sheet {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  color: #1C2836;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-sheet-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.blog-sheet-byline {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-sheet-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: #2D3748;
}
.blog-sheet-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-share-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.blog-share-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #475569;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.blog-share-icon:hover {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
}
.blog-like-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.blog-like-btn:hover, .blog-like-btn.liked {
  color: #E11D48;
}

.recent-posts-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.recent-posts-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.recent-posts-header a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.recent-posts-header a:hover {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.recent-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.recent-post-thumb-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.recent-post-thumb-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.recent-post-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.recent-post-thumb-content {
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.recent-post-thumb-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #7A1C1C;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.recent-post-thumb-stats {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.wix-comments-section {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.wix-comments-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.wix-comment-box {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  min-height: 90px;
  color: #1E293B;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  resize: vertical;
}
.wix-comment-box:focus {
  border-color: #25364B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  .featured-book-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .book-card-img {
    transform: none !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .format-pills-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .reviews-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
  .review-feather-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .showcase-details {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .showcase-awards-row, .showcase-retailer-logos {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .protagonist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-inline {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .purchase-drawer {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANCHOR FRAMING, DEEP-LINK VIEWPORT CENTERING & THEATER 2-UP
   ========================================================================== */
.book-catalog-item,
.theater-card,
section[id],
article[id],
div[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2.5rem);
}

.theater-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-catalog-item,
  .theater-card,
  section[id],
  article[id],
  div[id] {
    scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.25rem);
  }
}