Did anyone else feel the emotional stakes in this book were really heightened by the background of political intrigue?
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Queen of Air and Darkness
Did anyone else feel the emotional stakes in this book were really heightened by the background of political intrigue?
The world-building felt so immersive — how much of it was mapped out beforehand?
What inspired the choice to focus on these particular relationships amidst all the chaos?