The Signs
Symbols are signs (or representations) of other things, so what happens when you have Signs that are symbols? Well, first you get a little dizzy trying to wrap your head around that last sentence,...
Music
Did you notice that whenever time stands still—literally—music isn't too far off? Check out the first time this happens in the book: He was woken by music. It beckoned him, lilting and insisten...
Light and Dark
You can't get far in the novel without running into some references to Light and Dark—and yes, in this book they are capitalized. Which is the first clue that something's up. Light and dark often...
Midwinter's Day
Midwinter's Day isn't just Will's birthday; it's also the winter solstice. This means it's the darkest day of the year, the day when we see the sun the absolute least before the days start growing...