Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Why is the book divided into three parts, each named after a magician? Do you find that structure effective?
- How is the concept of myth used? Is myth necessarily opposite of reality?
- How would Tilja's journey have been different if the Urlasdaughters had been the Urlassons?
- How does Tilja use her journey to find her place in her family and in society?
- Is magic good, bad, or both in the novel? Are the powers themselves harmful, or does that agency reside in those who wield it?
- Is Tilja a hero? Why or why not? Are her actions heroic, or do you think she was advised to do everything?
- How does Tilja evolve as a character and a magician from the beginning to the end of the book?