Wild Reverence

The story is full of sacrifice. Which ones felt necessary, and which broke your heart?

The salt vows and binding promises carry so much weight. How did they shape the characters’ choices?

Switching between Matlida and Vincent gives us two very different views. Whose perspective did you connect with more, and why?

From the wasteland to resurrection, the book asks us to think about mortality. How does it handle memory, grief, and what’s left behind?

Ross built a layered divine world with rituals, lore, and power. Which detail stood out to you most?

Love often feels rebellious in this story. How does Matilda and Vincent use love to push back against despair and conflict?

The novel doesn’t shy away from war and its aftermath. What impact did you see it having on both gods and mortals?

The gods are complex, not purely good or evil. Which god’s choices surprised you most, and how did that change your view of divinity in the book?

How did the conclusion land for you? What feelings or images lingered most after you finished?