Circle of Enemies

The magic feels so integral to the story’s tension — I wonder what inspired the author to design it this way, and if it evolved during writing.

I found myself wanting more action, but I also appreciated the character development. Do others think the pacing served the story or could it have been tighter?

It made the conflicts feel more real and nuanced, but I’m curious what influenced that choice — was it a conscious decision or did it develop naturally?