King of Scars

The story weaves royal drama with fantastical elements seamlessly, but I wondered if focusing more on one over the other would have changed the experience.

His wit and vulnerabilities made him stand out, but I’m curious whether his character was shaped by specific stories or themes in Bardugo’s life or mythology.

The shifting viewpoints added depth but also complexity — I wonder if this was planned from the beginning or evolved during writing to build suspense.