Who and what is Lia Kahn? After the download procedure is Lia a human being with a mechanical body, or a machine with a human brain? Is there a difference? Why is Lia unable to fit into her old life when she returns home from BioTech? Does she not try hard enough, or is she not really given the opportunity? Is it a combination of both?

Discuss Lia's relationship with Auden Heller. Why is Auden the only person who accepts Lia? Why does he help her when she freezes at school? Why does Auden become friends with her? Why does he take so many risks by going with her on her trips with the mechs? Does he really love Lia? In the end, does Lia really love him?

Who is Jude? Why does he paint parts of himself metallic silver and have transparent skin...