Bright We Burn

The setting feels so rich and immersive, but I wonder what inspired the choice to intertwine real history with magical fiction. Did it evolve during writing or was it planned from the start?

Her moral dilemmas felt so real and complex, making me question what I would do in her place. Am I the only one who struggled with sympathizing or judging her decisions?

The scheming and alliances felt very authentic, almost like a reflection of real history. I wonder if specific events or figures influenced these plot choices.