The Poison Daughter

What did you think of the magic system in The Poison Daughter?

Do you have a sister? Could you relate to the sisterly dynamic between Harlow and Aidia?

Discuss the contrast between polished Lunameade and untamed Mountain Haven. How do the surface apperances of the two contrast with what lies beneath?

Did you enjoy having both the male and female main characters' perspective? What did the dual point of view add to the novel?

What is the expected role of women in the society depicted in The Poison Daughter? How does Harlow subvert this expectation?

Harlow and Henry start as enemies in a political marriage. What ultimately attracts them to each other? How do they bring out the best in each other?

Did you enjoy the banter between Harlow and Henry? What were some of your favorite interactions between them?

This book gets heavy at time, leaning into the dark in dark fantasy. Did it ever go too far for you?

There is a large twist towards the end of the novel. Did it surprise you or did you suspect beforehand? How did this twist make you reevaluate everything that had come before? And how emotionally gutted did it make you feel?

Discuss the ending. Did it feel like a satisfying resolution?

Discuss the themes of power and control and how they are explored in the novel.

Many romantasy books are told as a duology or longer series, but The Poison Daughter is a standalone novel. Did you like that everything wrapped up in one book, or were you left wanting more? If Masterson were to extend the series, what would you want to see?

Alternatively, should this book have been shorter? What would you have cut out?