The Burning Kingdoms

The setting feels so vivid and complex — I wonder if the author mapped out the political landscape and magic system in detail beforehand or let it develop naturally during writing.

The emotional stakes really made me root for the characters, but I also felt the conflicts added a layer of realism. How did others interpret their relationship dynamics?

It was refreshing to see such natural representation integrated into the story. I wonder what influenced the decision to focus on these identities in this fantasy world.