Why was Zoe picked to find the Key of Valor? Also discuss the keys linked to Dana and Malory. How might you go about finding the key?

What might have happened if one or more of the women had refused to participate in finding the keys? Would Rowena and Pitte try to convince the women or wait for the next three mortals?

Discuss Rowena and Pitte and their role in the story.

Examine Zoe's history. What parts of it are exploited by Kane? How does Zoe cope? What are Zoe's realizations about her past?

Discuss Kane. How did he become an evil ruler? What types of things does Kane do to trick Zoe and the others? Which methods are most and least effective?

What might have happened if Zoe and Brad had not started a relationship? What if Zoe had refused to accept the...