Die Abgeschworene (Die Powder-Mage-Chroniken)

The intricate power plays kept me guessing, but I wonder if the author intentionally made some of the alliances ambiguous to keep readers on edge.

The details feel so immersive and well-thought-out. I'm curious whether the author developed the lore before writing or let it evolve naturally during the story.

Some chapters delved deep into characters' motivations, while others moved quickly through events. I wonder if that was a deliberate choice to enhance tension.