The Sorcerer of Pyongyang

The setting feels so vivid and layered — I wonder what led to the decision to intertwine fantasy elements with real-world politics and culture.

The characters grapple with moral ambiguity in a way that made me question what I would do in their place. How do others interpret the message about power here?

The blending of real history with magical themes was seamless, but I’d love to know what the writing process was like to achieve this harmony.