New York City

Whether a character is an immigrant or a citizen, a library or a book dealer, New York City bears the weight of its tenants' dreams. It connotes romance and has served the backdrop of countless romances in literature, film, and music to prove it. In the novel, it also becomes one slice of American urban life, setting the country's grim realities, like police racial bias.

Wedding ring

A wedding ring represents an eternal promise between two lovers. It is a visual display of a lifelong commitment. On the hunt for his wife with intentions to harm or kill her, Apollo casually tosses his ring overboard, showing he has lost all faith in their promise.

Witches

Throughout history, powerful women have been decried as witches; throughout history, powerful women labeled witches have been prosecuted. Emma and the rest of the Wise Ones fall into this...