La captive de l'hiver

The story is packed with alliances and betrayals, but I was really rooting for the emotional connection. Did the plot complexity make anyone else overlook the relationship?

The intricate world-building really drew me in, but I wonder how much of it was planned from the start versus developed as the story unfolded. Did the author have a detailed lore bible?

There are some intense, dark scenes but also lighter moments that give relief. Did anyone else find this contrast effective or did it feel jarring at times?