Questions for Readers
What are the pros and cons of Alexis’s lifestyle versus Daniel’s? Which would you choose? What is your definition of success?
Alexis is mistreated by Neil, and Liz by Jake. Compare and contrast those forms of abuse. What kind of impact does each have?
Alexis has a lot of expectations put on her by her family. Did you feel that was fair? Do you agree with how she handled the situation? How is that different from or similar to the pressures Daniel feels? Are there times in your own life when the pressure of expectation has conflicted with your own wants and needs?
In some ways Wakan feels like a place out of time, its own separate world. Do you think that’s part of its protection? Do you believe that a place can have a spirit, the way Pops explained?
What are some of the fairy-tale similarities you could find in the story?
Gabby’s behavior during the girls’ weekend is the first time Alexis has thought about the power of her privilege. Do you think Gabby was right to leave a poor rating for their stay at Grant House? What would you have done in the same situation? Or at a restaurant? Or for an Etsy shop?
Alexis refers to herself as Dr. Alexis through most of the book…until she decides to marry Daniel. Then she becomes Dr. Alexis Montgomery Grant. How do you think that reflects the way she felt about her identity and family legacy?
Who would be on your zombie apocalypse team?