Enchantra

Gather initial thoughts and opinions about the book

1. What were your overall impressions of Enchantra? What did you like about it, and what did you dislike about it?

2. Compare Enchantra to another romantasy book published in the 2020s. What tropes do they both utilize? What differences do you notice? Which book do you prefer?

3. Did you fall for Kaylie Smith’s trick ending (making it seem like Rowin would kill Genevieve to escape)? Why or why not?

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

1. Which Silver sibling did you most closely identify with, and why? Explore which elements of their personality match your own.

2. Genevieve has a strong fashion sense that matters to her even when facing death during the Hunt. If you were in a dangerous situation, what seemingly trivial things do you think would matter to you? Why?

3. Do you think Rowin and Genevieve are a compatible romantic match? Why or why not?

4. Familial obligation plays an important role throughout Enchantra. What experiences do you have with obligations to your family? How far should you go for your family?

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

1. Barrington and Tessie both fail as parents in different ways. What arguments does Smith make about parenthood through each character?

2. Smith creates a fantasy environment that seems both in and out of time (the characters wear gowns and ride in carriages reminiscent of the mid-19th-century settings of classic romance novels, but the social manners and speech patterns are more contemporary). How does the lack of a concrete time period influence the novel?

3. What role does voyeurism play in the construction of the novel? What commentary does Smith make about the culture of fandom through the example of the spectators of the Hunt?

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

1. How do the themes of love and obligation intersect with the themes surrounding identity? How is Genevieve’s journey toward self-understanding linked to her journey toward finding love?

2. Which romantasy tropes does Smith use in the novel? How do they both fulfill and challenge or subvert your expectations?

3. How does Genevieve’s point of view influence the events of the novel? What does Smith show to the audience through Genevieve’s eyes, and more importantly, what does Genevieve not see?

4. Identify moments in which Smith utilizes foreshadowing to hint at the ending of the novel. Which instances of foreshadowing are most effective, and why?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. Many romantasy books are being adapted into films and television shows. If you were to adapt Enchantra for the screen, would you make it a movie or an episodic show, and why? Who would you cast in the main roles? Who would you hire to direct it?

2. Make a music playlist inspired by your favorite Silver sibling, composed of songs you think that character would enjoy.

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