Who is Serena Killingsworth? Why does she feel like she is an outsider? What does Serena struggle with throughout the novel? What is Serena's biggest demon that haunts her throughout the novel? Why is this important? How does it change her life?

Discuss the relationship between Serena and Zahi. Do they have a crush on each other or are they really in love? Is there love, guilt or a sense of obligation in their relationship? How does Serena feel about Zahi? How does Zahi feel about Serena?

Discuss the relationship between Serena and Stanton. Do they have a crush on each other or are they really in love? Is there love, guilt or a sense of obligation in their relationship? How does Serena feel about Stanton? How does Stanton feel about Serena?

Who is Zahi? Why does he keep trying to get Serena alone...