L'Epée des sorciers

The world-building felt rich and layered, but I'm curious if the political intrigue was inspired by real mythologies or came purely from imagination.

I loved the chemistry between the characters, but at times it felt like the relationship moved quickly. Was this a deliberate pacing choice?

The book seamlessly switches between intense magic scenes and tender moments. I'm wondering if this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.