Born of Blood and Ash

The detailed settings and lore really drew me in, but I wonder how much of it was plotted out beforehand versus developed organically during writing.

That moment was intense and emotionally charged — I’d love to hear if others found it as impactful as I did or if it hit differently for different readers.

Usually, fantasy heroes are guarded, but this one opened up in ways that felt both refreshing and risky. Did that make the story more relatable or less epic for others?