- How does splitting the narration between Carter and Sadie give us a fuller understanding of the events in the plot?
- How people (and gods) reenact the past is a major theme in the book. Which characters seem stuck in the past, doomed to replay it, and which characters are able to adapt and move forward?
- Of the five gods released from the Rosetta Stone, which would you prefer to host, and why?
- How are Sadie and Carter's narration styles different, and what does this tell us about their personalities?
- In what ways is The Red Pyramid like a fairy tale? Think about the family relationships, magical helpers, and quest aspects.
- Do you think raising Sadie and Carter apart was the best way to go about things? What would you have done differently?
- Did the ending surprise you? What didn't you see coming, and why do you think that is?
- What type of Egyptian magic are you drawn to? How do you think your own skills might fit in with the events of the book?