BOOKS
March
A Fate Inked in Blood
by Danielle L. Jensen
The secret of her heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid her fate, she allies with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future. The blood oaths that bind Freya demand that she keep Bjorn close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's unfated, and the same king who is willing to fight at her back. As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons, yet the fierces battle will be one Freya wages within herself. Will she be the shield that protects or the curse that destroys?
April
One Dark Window
by Rachel Gillig
Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe n the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder-she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, murcurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.
But nothing comes for free, especially magic.
When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. And the highwayman? He just so happens to be the King's nephew, Captain of the most dangerous men in Blunder, and guilty of high treason.
Together they must gather twelve Providence Cards-the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.
MEETING INFORMATION
Next Meeting: Saturday, March 21st
Time: 10:30-11:30
Where: In Adult Fiction, can meet outside weather permitting.
Mimosas and Cinnamon Rolls provided by Bodega*
*Must be 21 and over to attend
DISCUSSION
A Curse Carved in Bone Discussion Questions
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How does Freya’s understanding of her power evolve throughout the novel/
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How does the dynamic between Freya and Bjorn change between this book and A Fate Inked in Blood?
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Does the concept of a “curse” apply more to magic or to love?
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Do any of the political figures genuinely care about Freya as a person?
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Do you see hte gods as villains, catalysts, or netural forces?
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Which secondary character challenged Freya the most?
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How does Bjorn respond to the full extent of Freya’s power?
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Now that we see how the prophecy unfolds, do you think it is being fulfilled exactly or twisted by interpretation?
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Which betrayal shocked you the most?
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Did any antagonist believe they were doing the right thing?
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What were your thoughts on the ending?
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ONYX STORM BY REBECCA YARROS
A FATE INKED IN BLOOD BY DANIELLE L. JENSEN
A CURSE CARVED IN BONE BY DANIELLE L JENSEN
ONE DARK WINDOW BY RACHEL GILLIG
TWO TWISTED CROWNS BY RACHEL GILLIG
A CROWN OF IVY AND GLASS BY CLAIRE LEGRAND
A SONG OF ASH AND MOONLIGHT BY CLAIRE LEGRAND
WHEN THE MOON HATCHED BY SARAH A. PARKER
SHIELD FO SPARROWS BY DEVNEY PERRY
EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES BY HEATHER FAWCETT
QUICKSILVER BY CALLIE HART