The Fallen Empire #1 - Phoenix Unbound - Tome 1

The way magic is woven into the world feels so integral and fresh. I'm curious if the author drew from existing mythologies or created it entirely from scratch.

His actions seemed both heroic and morally complex, making me wonder how much of his sacrifices were driven by love versus duty.

It added a lot of tension and depth, but I wonder if this was planned from the beginning or if the relationship evolved naturally during writing.