Dark Heart of Magic

The characters constantly walk a fine line between right and wrong, which kept me guessing about their true motives. Did this make the stakes feel higher for others too?

The way magic is intertwined with personal power and identity felt fresh. I'm curious whether the author drew from existing mythologies or created something entirely new.

The romance adds a lot of emotional stakes, but sometimes it felt like the mystery took a backseat. Was that intentional, or did the focus evolve during writing?