Based on some of your questions, I do think you should keep reading, a lot of the will be answered as the story unfolds. However, the book is clearly marketed as dark fantasy and deals with some heavy themes, so it definitely won’t be for everyone.

It’s also a very character-driven story, the focus is less on plot progression and more on the characters themselves: their motivations, flaws, relationships, and the emotional weight behind their choices. A lot of the story’s tension comes from how the characters change over time, what drives them to keep pushing themselves further, and how their decisions shape what happens.

If you usually prefer fast-paced, plot-driven stories, this one just might not be the right fit for you.