La Ciudad de las Tinieblas

The story moves quickly through battles and quests, but I felt some characters' inner struggles were skimped on. Was this a conscious choice to keep the pace up?

The resolution felt satisfying but almost too perfect after all the conflicts. Did the author intentionally aim for a fairytale ending or leave room for interpretation?

The magic feels so rich and layered—I'm curious whether it was mapped out from the start or evolved as the series progressed.