Kill the Queen

The setting feels rich and layered, making me wonder how much was planned out versus developed during writing. Did the author draw from real history or create it all from scratch?

The protagonist’s moral ambiguity made her complex, but I kept wondering if her actions were justified or if I was just sympathizing with her circumstances.

The magic system feels integrated into the plot rather than just a backdrop. I’m curious whether this was part of the initial concept or evolved during the writing process.