Variation

Let's talk about our two main characters, Allie and Hudson. What did you think of them? Whose character did you find most developed? Who would you like to have explored more deeply?

Juniper plays a pivotal role in the plot. What did you think of her? Did you find her precocious, manipulative, endearing, or something else?

What did you think of the reason that Allie and Hudson had fallen out of touch? Did it ring true for you? Were you rooting for them to get back together? What did you think of their chemistry?

While this is a romance, there are also some mystery elements. What did you think of all the reveals/twists at the end? Did everything make sense to you or do you have any lingering questions?

In addition to the romance and mystery, there's a lot of family drama in this novel as well. What did you think of how Yarros balanced the different elements? Did you want her to focus more intently on the primary romance or did you enjoy all the additional drama?

How familiar were you with the world of ballet? Did you enjoy learning more about it?

How was the spice level of this book for you?

Yarros is best known for "Fourth Wing" and the other books in the Empyrean series. If you've read any books in that series, how did this more traditional contemporary romance compare to her fantasy works?