Filthy

The book's intense mood really immerses the reader in a risky world of passion and danger. I'm curious whether the tone was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The characters' actions are undeniably dark, but their vulnerabilities make them compelling. How do readers reconcile their empathy with their questionable decisions?

The spice is intense but also feels integral to the characters' arcs. I wonder if that was a conscious choice to heighten the stakes or if it developed naturally.