Portrait in Death

The advanced technology adds new layers to solving crimes, but I wonder if it changes the core of the mystery. Did anyone feel the setting made the stakes feel more intense or distant?

The romance adds a personal touch to the dark story, but sometimes it felt like it conflicted with the suspense. How do others feel about balancing love and danger in this series?

The blend of sci-fi and crime is seamless, making me curious whether the world-building was planned from the start or evolved during writing.