Queen of Faces

Which of the four magic types (Physical, Sinew, Praxis, Whisper) do you identify with the most?

In what ways is entrance to Paragon Academy a dream come true, and in what ways is it a nightmare?

How do certain characters blur the line between rebel and criminal?

What does the novel suggest about personality, identity, gender dysphoria, transformation, and belonging through its use of the body-swapping system?

How does the novel criticize privilege and class structures?

How do you analyze the headmaster’s character? Is he sadistic, pragmatic, or just a blind believer?

Do you think Ana is morally justified in trying to steal a new body in the beginning?

As Ana’s body literally rots, what do you think this decay represents?

How does this book use the body-swapping system to make commentaries on societal beauty standards?

Ana’s identity shifts from servant to thief to mercenary to queen. Which of these identities, or “faces,” feels the most authentic? Why?

What do you think the concept of “ousting” symbolizes in real-world terms?

Given the events, themes, and concepts of the novel, how do you interpret the title?