House of Chains

The multiple POVs and intricate plots kept me hooked, but I wonder if this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The detail feels so rich and lived-in, but I’d love to know if there was a core map or lore bible behind the scenes or if it grew organically.

The book explores power and survival in such a dark way — I'm curious what the author intended as the main takeaway or reflection.