In the prologue, it becomes clear that Curran has stood Kate up for their naked dinner. Was Kate's response appropriate or an overreaction?
When Kate and Curran confront each other of the naked dinner debacle, neither seems willing to accept the other's explanation. Did you feel that they were justified in their assumption? Did you suspect that someone may be working behind the scenes to keep them apart?
Kate ultimately decides that she wants Curran and initiates the mating dance by breaking into his rooms at the Keep. What did you think of this and Curran's inevitable retaliation?
It seems that Saimon is up to his old tricks again with Kate. What did you think of his blatant attempts at humiliating Curran - were his reasons justified? Was this a wise decision on his part?
Some reviewers have commented that while they enjoyed the development of Curran and Kate's romance, they felt that it came at the expense the Erra plot, which was not as tight as compared to the stories in previous books. Do you agree with this assessment or was there an appropriate balance between the romance and the storyline?
Just when you though Kate's personal life couldn't get any weirder, her crazy aunt Erra arrives to throw a spanner into the works. What did you think of Erra's character and the motivation for her attacks on Atlanta?
It turns out that Kate has a guardian angel (Naima the shapeshifting crocodile). What did you think of her character and the fact that she was hired by Hugh D'Ambray to protect Kate? Do you agree with Kate's assessment of Hugh's agenda or do you think something else may be motivating his actions?
Kate and Curran have an intense heart to heart about their family histories. What did you think of the scene and the revelations?
One of the significant themes in this book is what makes someone human. Saiman believes that a person's humanity is self-defined while Ted views the Shapeshifters as inhuman and believes they should be exterminated. What do you think of the different points of view and the way they are presented in the story?
What do you think of the racism and discrimination within the Order and the different ways Kate and Andrea respond to it?
Andrea and Raphael have a falling out over Andrea's loyalty to the Order. Was he out of line or do you think he had a legitimate gripe?
Kate and Andrea seem to be at odds at the end of the book, at least, Andrea seems to be AWOL after the battle. What do you think is going on here?
When Curran is lying in a coma, the pack debates Kate's role as the alpha female. What did you think of the various clans (Cats, Boudas, Wolves, Rats, Jackals, Nimble, Heavy), their attitudes and the politics within the pack?
Kate's special brand of diplomacy is shown to full affect at the Council Meeting. Did she handle this correctly or was it a mistake to kill the Jackal alphas?
When he awakens, Curran views the actions of the pack against Kate as a personal betrayal. Do you agree with this?
What did you think of Curran's "gift" in the epilogue? Do you think Kate and Curran will be able to work out their control issues?
When Kate and Curran confront each other of the naked dinner debacle, neither seems willing to accept the other's explanation. Did you feel that they were justified in their assumption? Did you suspect that someone may be working behind the scenes to keep them apart?
Kate ultimately decides that she wants Curran and initiates the mating dance by breaking into his rooms at the Keep. What did you think of this and Curran's inevitable retaliation?
It seems that Saimon is up to his old tricks again with Kate. What did you think of his blatant attempts at humiliating Curran - were his reasons justified? Was this a wise decision on his part?
Some reviewers have commented that while they enjoyed the development of Curran and Kate's romance, they felt that it came at the expense the Erra plot, which was not as tight as compared to the stories in previous books. Do you agree with this assessment or was there an appropriate balance between the romance and the storyline?
Just when you though Kate's personal life couldn't get any weirder, her crazy aunt Erra arrives to throw a spanner into the works. What did you think of Erra's character and the motivation for her attacks on Atlanta?
It turns out that Kate has a guardian angel (Naima the shapeshifting crocodile). What did you think of her character and the fact that she was hired by Hugh D'Ambray to protect Kate? Do you agree with Kate's assessment of Hugh's agenda or do you think something else may be motivating his actions?
Kate and Curran have an intense heart to heart about their family histories. What did you think of the scene and the revelations?
One of the significant themes in this book is what makes someone human. Saiman believes that a person's humanity is self-defined while Ted views the Shapeshifters as inhuman and believes they should be exterminated. What do you think of the different points of view and the way they are presented in the story?
What do you think of the racism and discrimination within the Order and the different ways Kate and Andrea respond to it?
Andrea and Raphael have a falling out over Andrea's loyalty to the Order. Was he out of line or do you think he had a legitimate gripe?
Kate and Andrea seem to be at odds at the end of the book, at least, Andrea seems to be AWOL after the battle. What do you think is going on here?
When Curran is lying in a coma, the pack debates Kate's role as the alpha female. What did you think of the various clans (Cats, Boudas, Wolves, Rats, Jackals, Nimble, Heavy), their attitudes and the politics within the pack?
Kate's special brand of diplomacy is shown to full affect at the Council Meeting. Did she handle this correctly or was it a mistake to kill the Jackal alphas?
When he awakens, Curran views the actions of the pack against Kate as a personal betrayal. Do you agree with this?
What did you think of Curran's "gift" in the epilogue? Do you think Kate and Curran will be able to work out their control issues?
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