The Vanished Birds

We first meet Nia through Kaeda, as she weaves in and out of his life in set fifteen-year intervals. Did you like this style of introduction?

There are many themes running throughout the book, both societal—the effects of climate change, capitalism, and colonialism—and personal—the navigation of identity, relationships, and otherness. Which themes resonated most strongly with you?

Nia, Ahro, and Fumiko each experience isolation; how do you feel that loneliness affected and shaped each character?

Relationships—platonic and romantic—are an important aspect of The Vanished Birds and each character's growth. Which relationship did you connect with most?

Share a favorite quote from the book. Why did this stand out to you?

The book's timeline covers millennia. Do you feel that the author created a believable version of the future?

The end of the novel sees the characters' goals being met, but leaves their future open-ended. How did you feel about this ending?