- So what it is, really, about timeless love stories that make them so fun, and so universally understood? It's more than pretty faces and kissing, right?
- The book opens with a scene from Daniel's perspective, although we don't know it's him at the time. How does this scene work to set up our expectations for the book, and how does it change our understanding of what Luce is experiencing? Would it have been different without this preface?
- How does Lauren Kate portray the romance between Luce and Daniel? Is their love believable and enduring, or does it seem to stem mostly from physical attraction?
- How does Miss Sophia's transformation throughout the book lead us to question our perceptions of "good" and "evil"? Are there clear distinctions that the book presents to us, or is there more of a gray area? How does that relate to our feelings about Cam and the other fallen angels?
- Does the weight of Penn's death change the ending of the book, and if so, how? Is she simply a mortal civilian lost in the battle between good and evil, and does it add to the idea that Luce and Daniel's love comes at a pretty high cost?
- How does the high school setting play a role in the story? How about the Southern Gothic setting? Does the setting add to the religious atmosphere? Does the school feel like a believable setting?