Flights of Fantasy

BOOKS

JANUARY

House of Earth and Blood

by Sarah J. Maas
Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life; working hard all day and partying all night, until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft and alone. When the accused ins behind bars but the crimes continue, Bryce finds herself at the center of the investigation, willing to do whatever it takes to avenger her friends' deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen Angel enslaved to the archangels for attempting to overthrow them. His brutal skills and strength have been set to one purpose, assassinating his bosses enemies. In light of the demon attacks, he is offered a deal; help Bryce Quinlan find the murderer, and be a lot closer to freedom. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything they hold dear.

FEBRUARY

House of Sky and Breath

by Sarah J. Maas Bryce is trying to get back to normal after the upheaval that has been her life lately. This attempt is short lived, as she is pulled back in to the chaos and fight to defeat the enemy. The choices soon become clear to Bryce, stay silent while others are oppressed or fight for what is right. And Bryce has never been very good at staying silent.

MEETING INFORMATION

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 25th

Time: 10:30-11:30

Where: in the alley between Coldwater and the library, weather permitting

Mimosas and Cinnamon Rolls provided by Bodega*

*Must be 21 and over to attend.*

Note: There will be no meeting in December to the holiday.

DISCUSSION

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. House of Earth and Blood is Maas’ first adult fantasy novel. Have you read any of her YA novels (such as ACOTAR or Throne of Glass)? If so, did you notice significant differences in terms of themes or writing style?
  2. Unlike Maas’ other books, this one is set in a modern day world full of technology. How did this gel with the fantasy aspects of the novel?
  3. This is a long book, with a lot of worldbuilding. Were you able to keep track of everything and everyone? What were your favorite parts of the world Maas creates?
  4. Why is Aidas so interested in Bryce? What could be his role moving forward?
  5. Were you able to figure out who the killer was? If so when, and what tipped you off? If not, who did you originally suspect?
  6. Bryce and Danika’s friendship grounds the story. What brought them together? What made their friendship special?
  7. How will Bryce’s powers manifest? From when she made The Drop we know she received all the powers of everyone who ever gave a piece of their own power
  8. What do you make of Jesiba? What could her role be?
  9. Who really is Fury Axtar? What’s her story? Who is she working for/representing?
  10. What is the Autumn King researching?Is the Autumn King evil?
  11. What are the Asteri, and what lies have they told about the First Wars?
  12. Why did the Oracle warn Hunt to stay away from Bryce?
  13. Bryce sold her place in the Bone Quarter for Danika, will anything more come out of that? Will the Under King give it back to her? Who is the Under King?
  14. What did you think of Bryce and Hunt as a couple? Did you ship them?
  15. What do you think will happen next for Bryce and Hunt?
  16. What are the Asteri, and what lies have they told about the First Wars?
  17. Why did the Oracle warn Hunt to stay away from Bryce?
  18. Bryce sold her place in the Bone Quarter for Danika, will anything more come out of that? Will the Under King give it back to her? Who is the Under King?
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HOEAB DISCUSSION QUESTIONS