1. Why is the story of the courtship of Lissar's mother and father given so much attention? What does it tell us about their characters? How does their story affect Lissar?

2. Why does the queen make her husband promise not to marry unless he can find someone as beautiful as she is? Does she mean to put her daughter at risk? Is she thinking about her daughter at all?

3. What is it that calls Lissar back to life after she wants to die? What keeps her going when her memories knock her back into that place of despair?

4. How do the Moonwoman's gifts help Lissar? Why does she need time and a disguise?

5. Why do people call Lissar Moonwoman?

What does she have in common with the Moonwoman?

6. In fairy tales, it is usually a male character who goes on a quest. Is there a...