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Book Club Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. Which moments in Eros and Psyche’s relationship were most compelling to you? Why?
2. How is the romance in this book similar to Hades and Persephone’s romance in Neon Gods? What common romance tropes does Robert employ in both scenarios?
3. Did you find the book’s ending to be emotionally satisfying? Why or why not?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
1. Which moments between Eros and Psyche reflect an element of your own experience with romance or emotional intimacy?
2. Are Eros and Psyche’s struggles to trust each other typical of most relationships, or are their difficulties unique to the heightened circumstances that Robert creates?
3. Do any of the family dynamics in this book reflect your own experiences with family bonds or parent-child relationships?
4. How do Eros’s and Psyche’s struggles to balance their public selves with their real needs and desires reflect real-life issues? How have you worked to reconcile similar conflicts in your own life?
Societal and Cultural Context
Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.
1. How does Robert use Psyche’s status as an influencer to examine current debates and trends about the social pressures that women face to make their bodies conform to specific standards?
2. What is the novel’s broader stance on social media? Is it portrayed as a positive or negative force in the world?
Literary Analysis
Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.
1. How does Robert use alternative perspectives to convey the nuances of the emotional stakes involved in this romance plot?
2. How do the various settings in Olympus reveal different aspects of Eros and Psyche’s growing relationship?
3. What are at least two key turning points that compel Eros and Psyche to shift their relationships from a marriage of convenience to a lasting bond?
4. Would Eros still be a sympathetic character if the book featured no sections from his point of view? Why or why not?
Creative Engagement
Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.
1. Imagine a sequel that focuses primarily on Psyche and Eros’s relationship. What future challenges might they face as a couple?
2. Create a playlist that captures the mood or themes of the book. Which songs reflect Psyche’s point of view? Which ones represent Eros’s? Which are a combination of the two?
3. If you could visit Olympus, would you choose to live in the lower or upper city? Explain your answer.
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