/* ============================
   RESET & ROOT
   ============================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

:root {
  --teal-darkest: #0a2e28;
  --teal-dark:    #0f3d35;
  --teal-mid:     #1a6b5a;
  --teal-bright:  #2aaa88;
  --teal-light:   #4dbfa0;
  --sage:         #6ea890;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --off-white:    #f0f7f5;
  --light-text:   rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  --muted-text:   rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  --gold:         #c9a84c;
  --gold-light:   #e8c97a;
  --card-bg:      rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --card-border:  rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  --radius:       12px;
  --radius-sm:    8px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* ============================
   NAV
   ============================ */
nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 3rem;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(10,46,40,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-logo span { color: var(--teal-light); font-style: italic; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 2.2rem; list-style: none;
  position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--light-text);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--teal-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-light);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--teal-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ============================
   HERO
   ============================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 2px 2px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 0),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-darkest) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 40%, var(--teal-mid) 100%);
  background-size: 24px 24px, 100% 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6rem 3rem 4rem 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* subtle radial glow background */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%; right: -5%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,170,136,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--teal-dark));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-left { z-index: 1; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,191,160,0.35);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.1s both;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.25s both;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  display: block;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--light-text);
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.4s both;
}
.hero-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.55s both;
}
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(42,170,136,0.35);
}
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  background: rgba(42,170,136,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero right — book + author image collage */
.hero-right {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: fadeIn 1s 0.5s both;
}
.hero-collage {
  position: relative;
  width: 420px; height: 460px;
}
.hero-book-img {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.hero-book-img.book-1 {
  top: -10px;
  left: 0px;
  width: 150px;
  z-index: 3;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
}
.hero-book-img.book-2 {
  top: 210px;
  left: -5px;
  width: 150px;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
}
.hero-book-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05) rotate(0deg);
  z-index: 5;
}
.hero-author-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 260px; height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-author-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px; right: 0;
  background: rgba(10,46,40,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,191,160,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-author-badge .name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-author-badge .role {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Placeholder visuals when images not available */
.hero-book-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 20px;
  width: 200px; height: 280px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a6b5a, #0a2e28);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-author-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 260px; height: 420px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #2aaa88, #0f3d35);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 5rem;
}

/* ============================
   FEATURED WORKS
   ============================ */
.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, #0d3a32 100%);
  padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,191,160,0.3);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.section-title-lg {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.book-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.book-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  background: rgba(77,191,160,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
  margin: 1.2rem 1.4rem 0;
}
.book-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.book-card-image-placeholder {
  width: calc(100% - 2.8rem);
  height: 180px;
  margin: 1rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42,170,136,0.2), rgba(10,46,40,0.5));
}
.book-card-body { padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem 1.6rem; }
.book-card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.book-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.btn-learn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,191,160,0.4);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn-learn:hover { background: rgba(77,191,160,0.15); }
.btn-learn svg { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn-learn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.view-all {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.view-all:hover { gap: 0.8rem; }

/* ============================
   ABOUT MARLO — split section
   ============================ */
.about-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40% 60%;
  min-height: 540px;
  max-height: 700px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #081f1b 0%, #0d3a32 100%);
}
.about-left {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--teal-mid), var(--teal-darkest));
}
.about-left-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.about-left-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 60%, #081f1b);
}
.about-promo-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(10,46,40,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(77,191,160,0.2);
}
.promo-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.promo-author {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.promo-links {
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.promo-link {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.promo-link:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.about-right {
  padding: 1rem 4rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.about-right .section-eyebrow { text-align: left; }
.about-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.about-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-light); display: block; }
.about-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--light-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.about-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.about-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--light-text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.btn-read-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  background: rgba(42,170,136,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,191,160,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.btn-read-more:hover { background: rgba(42,170,136,0.25); }

/* ============================
   REVIEWS
   ============================ */
.reviews {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d3a32 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.reviews .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal-light); border-color: rgba(77,191,160,0.3); }
.reviews-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.reviews-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-light); }

.reviews-header { padding: 0 4rem; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4rem;
}
.review-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.review-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.review-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.reviewer-avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.reviewer-info .reviewer-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}
.reviewer-info .reviewer-book {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-top: 0.05rem;
}
.review-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--light-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.review-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

.reviews-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.btn-journey {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  background: rgba(42,170,136,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,191,160,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-journey:hover { background: rgba(42,170,136,0.35); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================
   CONTACT SECTION (Modified CTA BAND)
   ============================ */
.cta-band {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(42,170,136,0.12) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-darkest) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 50%, var(--teal-mid) 100%);
  padding: 8rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%; left: -10%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.cta-left .cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.cta-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.cta-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-light); display: block; }
.cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--light-text);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.contact-info-brief {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.info-item .info-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.info-item .info-value, .info-socials a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.info-item .info-value:hover, .info-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-light);
}
.info-socials { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }

/* Contact Form Styling */
.cta-right { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }
.contact-form {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(42,170,136,0.15);
}

.contact-form .btn-primary {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ============================
   FOOTER
   ============================ */
footer {
  background: var(--teal-darkest);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4rem 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-brand-name span { color: var(--white); }
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 260px;
}
.footer-socials {
  display: flex; gap: 0.7rem;
}
.social-btn {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--light-text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.social-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  background: rgba(77,191,160,0.1);
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.5rem 4rem 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ============================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
/* Reveal starts visible — JS enhances with animation */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================
   NAV DROPDOWN
   ============================ */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown > a {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown > a::after {
  content: '▼';
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(10, 46, 40, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77, 191, 160, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  min-width: 200px;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s, visibility 0.25s;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--light-text);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: rgba(77, 191, 160, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ============================
   BOOK PAGE STYLES
   ============================ */
.book-hero {
  min-height: 90vh;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 2px 2px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 0),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-darkest) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 40%, var(--teal-mid) 100%);
  background-size: 24px 24px, 100% 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8rem 4rem 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.book-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%; right: -5%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,170,136,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.book-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.book-hero-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.book-hero-image img {
  max-height: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.book-hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77,191,160,0.35);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.book-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.book-hero-author {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.book-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--light-text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.book-hero-price {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.price-placeholder {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}
.book-hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Synopsis Section */
.book-synopsis {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-mid) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  padding: 7rem 0;
}
.synopsis-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.synopsis-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.synopsis-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-light); }
.synopsis-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.synopsis-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--light-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.synopsis-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.highlight-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.highlight-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.highlight-item h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.highlight-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Purchase Section */
.purchase-section {
  background: var(--teal-darkest);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.purchase-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.purchase-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.purchase-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.purchase-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.purchase-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.purchase-btn.amazon {
  background: #ff9900;
  color: #0a0a0a;
}
.purchase-btn.barnes {
  background: #2a5f8a;
  color: var(--white);
}
.purchase-btn.indie {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--white);
}
.purchase-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Related Books */
.related-books {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, var(--teal-darkest) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.related-inner { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 4rem; }
.related-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.related-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.related-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 280px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.related-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.related-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ============================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================ */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  nav { padding: 0 1.5rem; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 7rem 2rem 4rem; }
  .hero-right { margin-top: 3rem; }
  .hero-collage { width: 100%; max-width: 360px; height: 380px; }
  .hero-book-img { width: 100px !important; }
  .hero-book-img.book-1 { top: 0; left: 10px; }
  .hero-book-img.book-2 { top: 220px; left: 5px; }
  .hero-author-img { width: 200px; height: 340px; }
  .books-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; }
  .about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-height: none; overflow: visible; }
  .about-left { min-height: 300px; }
  .about-right { padding: 3rem 2rem; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 2rem; }
  .reviews-header { padding: 0 2rem; }
  .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; padding: 0 2rem; }
  .cta-right { justify-content: center; }
  .contact-form { padding: 1.8rem; }
  .contact-info-brief { margin-top: 2rem; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .info-socials { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; padding: 0 2rem 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 1.5rem 2rem 0; }
}

/* Book Page Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .book-hero { padding: 7rem 2rem 3rem; }
  .book-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .book-hero-image img { max-height: 350px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .book-hero-content { text-align: center; }
  .book-hero-desc { margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
  .book-hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
  .synopsis-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .synopsis-inner { padding: 0 2rem; }
  .related-grid { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}