Quillańskie igrzyska

The world-building felt so vivid and imaginative—I'm curious whether the author mapped out the entire universe or let it grow organically during writing.

I loved the action scenes, but the sections involving planning and politics made me pause. Were those scenes necessary to build tension?

The balance between rivalry and camaraderie was interesting, but I wonder if it resonated differently with readers based on their own experiences with rivalry.