De zang van de Icarii

The magic feels so detailed and integral to the story. I'm curious whether it was mapped out from the start or evolved as Sara Douglass wrote.

I loved how the characters weren't just good or evil, but had shades of gray that made their choices more compelling. Did that make the story feel more realistic?

The conclusion left me pondering whether the victory felt earned or hollow. What was your take on how the story wrapped up?