Court of the Vampire Queen

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. How did you feel about the spice in Court of the Vampire Queen? Did it feel central to the story, or did it ever distract from character development or plot?

2. How would you compare this omnibus of the Bloodline Vampires series with Robert’s other series, Come Undone?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Have you ever fantasized about being bitten by a vampire and/or sexually involved with a vampire? If so, what do you think draws people to supernatural partners in fiction?

2. How do you feel about Mina’s polycule? Could you have multiple partners? How did the book shape or challenge your ideas about polyamory?

3. What are your opinions about dubious consent (dub con) and enthusiastic verbal consent?

4. Do you find Mina, or other characters, relatable? Which of her struggles or desires felt most grounded in real emotion despite the fantasy setting?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. How would you compare and contrast Robert’s omnibus with other works of vampire fiction, like The Vampire Diaries or the Twilight series? What does Robert keep or discard from the “traditional” vampire romance formula?

2. How does Robert interpret demons and angels? How would you compare her depictions of divine and demonic beings with religious texts about them? Did any portrayal surprise you, especially in terms of morality, consent, or power?

3. How does the book reflect or subvert modern cultural conversations about bodily autonomy, consent, and chosen family?

Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.

1. What are some effects of putting three novellas in an omnibus? For instance, is there more repetition than if it were one novel? How did this structure affect your sense of rising stakes or emotional arcs?

2. How does Mina grow as a character over the course of the omnibus? Where do you see major turning points in her confidence, power, or relationships?

3. How would you compare and contrast the different settings, such as Malachi’s prison, Grace’s bunker, and the compound in Montana? Which setting felt the most symbolic or emotionally loaded for Mina’s journey?

4. How would you analyze the use of magic in Court of the Vampire Queen? How does it function symbolically, especially in relation to consent, power, or intimacy?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. What would you put on Mina’s playlist and/or playlists for the vampires? Would each character have a distinct sound, or would their music overlap the way their powers do?

2. If Court of the Vampire Queen was adapted into a movie, who would you cast as Mina, Malachi, Wolf, and Rylan? Would you prefer a campy tone, a dark-romantasy tone, or something in between?

3. If you could design a spin-off novella, which side character (Grace, Lizzie, or Azazel) would you choose and why?