The Ring and the Crown. L'anello e la corona

The story moves quickly through the court drama, but I found myself wanting more depth in the power struggles. Was this just pacing or a deliberate choice?

The mix of real-world history and magic felt seamless, but I wonder what inspired the blending of these genres and how much research went into the historical details.

I was rooting for the characters, but their relationship arc seemed familiar. Did the author intentionally play with classic tropes or was it more spontaneous?