City of Ruin

The story's mood shifts kept me emotionally invested, but I wonder if the author planned those moments from the start or let them develop naturally.

The characters' choices felt so complex and real that I wasn't sure whether to admire or question them. How did the author approach making these characters relatable despite their flaws?

The magic felt so integrated into the world and characters' lives—I'm curious whether it was based on existing lore or entirely original ideas.