Cold Fire

The story moves quickly, and the action feels visceral — I wonder if the author envisioned this fast pace from the start or let it evolve naturally.

The character's choices seem driven by deep personal stakes, which made me wonder how much of that was informed by the author's own experiences or research.

The plot keeps me guessing, but I also felt connected to the characters — was there a deliberate effort to intertwine the two to enhance engagement?