L'Âme de l'Empereur

The way the protagonist's soul is reshaped feels so symbolic. I'm curious whether this was inspired by real-world ideas about selfhood or entirely from imagination.

The process of soul-forging raises questions about consent and ethics. It made me wonder whether the story is ultimately about trust or control.

The detailed world-building really immerses you, and I’d love to hear if the author based it on any historical or cultural sources.