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Skin Game features several POV characters, and I wonder how Butcher balances their perspectives during tense scenes. Do you think this adds to the suspense or makes the pacing uneven?

The characters' choices often tread the line between right and wrong, which kept me guessing about who to root for. How did this moral complexity affect others' engagement with the story?

The gritty urban environment adds a unique flavor to the fantasy world. I'm curious whether the city itself was inspired by real Chicago or if it evolved organically for the story.