Truthmarked (Die Schicksals-Chroniken 2)

The pacing felt well-maintained, but I was curious how the author chose when to focus on intense scenes versus character development. Did they plan this structure from the start?

The story's exploration of how truth is manipulated made me think about current events. I wonder if the author intended this as a commentary on our world.

The setting felt so immersive and layered—I'm curious whether it was based on real cultures or entirely imagined. How much of it was mapped out before writing?