Author Sarah Beth Durst says that she “wanted to write a book that felt like a warm hug” (375). How does she use language and symbolism to achieve this?

The Spellshop takes place in an alternate fantasy world yet depicts many real-world struggles. How is Kiela’s fight against the hoarding of knowledge reflected in contemporary society?

Consider the role of forgiveness in the novel. How do the characters earn forgiveness for their mistakes?