A Vow of Thorns

Their motivations and vulnerabilities made them feel more human than I expected. Did the author intentionally give them this complexity?

The power imbalance was intense and sometimes uncomfortable, but it also felt authentic to the genre. Was that a deliberate choice to heighten tension?

The world-building was rich but didn't overshadow the characters’ personal struggles. I'm curious whether this mix was mapped out from the start or developed during writing.