The Smoke Thieves

The details about the magic system and political landscape made the setting feel alive. I wonder how much of it was planned out or developed as the story progressed.

Switching between characters kept the story dynamic, but at times I had to pause to keep track of whose perspective I was in. Was this structure intentional from the start?

The romance added depth but also tension. I'm curious whether the author intended these relationships to be a form of escape or a reflection of the characters' true desires.