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How are Sean and Dominic similar? How are they different? Why is Cecelia attracted to both?

Contrast the novel’s many built environments, such as Roman’s mansion, Horner Tech, Sean’s house, and Delphine’s home. Why does the novel allow Cecelia to experience these socioeconomically disparate places? What do her reactions to them say about her? What is the novel’s point about class differences in Triple Falls?

How does Cecelia evolve as a character? How does she see herself when she arrives in Triple Falls? What experiences catalyze her change?

How do Cecelia’s relationships with her parents impact her worldview? How do her dynamics with her mother and father affect her identity?

Does Cecelia and Christy’s friendship change over the course of the novel? Why or why not?

Consider the novel’s exploration of control. How does Cecelia react to the power dynamics of her relationships with her dad, Sean, and Dominic?

How does Cecelia’s polyamorous relationship challenge her moral code? What does the novel imply about guilt, shame, and consent?

Does the Ravenhood affect Cecelia’s social consciousness? Why is she initially skeptical of the society? How does her outlook change?