The King of Frost and Shadows

The magic and politics feel so vivid — was there a particular myth or folklore that shaped the setting, or did it evolve during writing?

Their tension is so charged but also complicated — I kept wondering if their feelings are genuine or just the result of manipulation. What was your take?

The pacing of the emotional highs and lows felt carefully crafted — was that something planned from the start or did it develop during revisions?