Friendship

Friendship is a major theme in this novel as Emily learns to trust people with her background. There are three people who attempt to befriend Emily during her first semester at ASG. Each of these, helps Emily to realize that her past doesn’t have to define her.

K.T. is the first and most important person at ASG who tries to befriend Emily. K.T. takes Emily under her wing as she shows Emily the ropes at the school and teaches her the language. K.T. continues to be a friend to Emily as she tries to keep the gossip girls of the school from learning Emily’s story, even though K.T. doesn’t know Emily’s story herself. K.T. finds the act of befriending Emily difficult as Emily has already decided that she doesn't want friends because she doesn't want to have...