Why does Karou think that she hates Akiva? Does she actually hate him? Was she right when she began to believe that she never loved him?

What makes Zuzana so determined to find Karou? What is Zuzana's reaction to Karou when she discovers what has been going on? What does this say about their relationship?

Joram is the father of all of the Misbegotten, but Akiva, Lira, and Hazael don't think twice about ending his life. Why is this the case? Who does Akiva hear when he attacks the emperor and how does this change the fight for him?

Compare and contrast the characters of Thiago and Jael. What about these two is similar? What is different? What does each of them want?

Why does Thiago spend so much effort keeping Karou away from his plans? What does he do to the chimaera that...