How does the author’s use of third-person limited narration shape the reader’s understanding of the protagonist? How does telling the story from Isla’s perspective affect your understanding of other characters’ development and contribute to the novel’s evocation of romance and suspense?

One of the novel’s major themes is The Uncertain Existence of Free Will. How do the prophecies about Isla impact her relationships with herself and others? How does she attempt to assert her free will in defiance of prophecy, and what obstacles does she face? How does this theme impact the novel’s overall meaning?

Isla’s competing love interests are the two most influential figures in her life. Compare and contrast Grim and Oro’s personalities and character arcs. What does Isla value about each of them, and what does she learn from each about herself?