Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Psycho Shifters blends several popular subgenres, including dark fantasy, ABO, and reverse harem. What aspects of this mix did you find most compelling or perhaps most challenging? Did the story’s tone and pacing work for you?

2. How did you feel about the novel’s portrayal of a fae realm and its conflict with the shifters? If you’ve read other popular fantasy series like Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses or Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing, how did this book’s worldbuilding and character dynamics compare to your expectations for the genre?

3. The novel ends on a series of major cliffhangers: Ascher’s betrayal, Aran’s true identity, and the group’s imprisonment. What was your reaction to this ending? Did you find the twists satisfying, and what questions do you have going into the next book?

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

1. Sadie’s journey is defined by her constant defiance in the face of overwhelming power, from talking back to Dick during beatings to resisting Jax’s alpha-bark. Think about a time you felt compelled to push back against an unfair situation or authority. What did you draw on for strength, and how does that compare to Sadie’s motivations?

2. The alphas consistently misinterpret Sadie’s actions, seeing her reluctance to be naked as arrogance rather than fear of exposing her scars. Think about a time when your own intentions were misunderstood by others, or when you misjudged someone else. How did this experience shape your perspective on communication and empathy?

3. How does the book explore the idea that the things that help us survive, like Sadie’s “numb,” can also come at a great personal cost? Can you think of a skill or mindset you developed to get through a difficult time that had both positive and negative effects?

4. Ascher presents himself as a hotheaded antagonist, but this is eventually revealed to be a carefully constructed facade. Have you ever encountered a situation where your first impression of someone turned out to be completely wrong? What did you learn from that experience?

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

1. This novel is popular on BookTok, a platform that has boosted the popularity of other “bully romance” and “reverse harem” stories. Why do you think these particular subgenres resonate so strongly with modern readers? What commentary might their popularity offer on contemporary ideas about relationships and power dynamics?

2. The novel subverts several important elements of the Omegaverse genre. With choices like making its most powerful alpha a woman, how does Mas enter her novel into conversation about traditional ideas around strength, gender roles, and biological destiny?

3. In what ways does the shifter realm’s rigid A/B/O hierarchy, which includes the powerless null class, reflect or critique real-world social structures? What parallels can you draw between the shifters’ society and issues of class or status in our own?

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

1. What is the effect of using multiple points of view to tell the story? How did reading from the perspectives of Jax, Cobra, and Ascher change your understanding of their actions toward Sadie and the complex dynamics within their trio?

2. What symbolic weight do Sadie’s scars and the fae queen’s blue flame carry throughout the novel? How do these recurring images contribute to the book’s exploration of trauma and power?

3. Many fantasy stories, like The Hunger Games, feature protagonists who are deeply affected by trauma. How does Psycho Shifters distinguish itself by portraying a trauma response, the “numb,” as a functional, and even weaponized, tool for survival?

4. How did your perception of Cobra evolve as the story unfolded? What specific moments were most important in adding depth to his character beyond his initial antagonistic role?

5. In what ways does the final reveal about Aran’s identity as a disguised fae princess deepen the novel’s subversion of social hierarchies based in biological determinism?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. Ascher’s betrayal is justified in his own mind as being for the greater good. If you were to write the next chapter from his perspective, how would he explain his actions to Jax and Cobra once they wake up in the fae dungeon?

2. If you were in charge of casting a film adaptation, which actors would you choose to portray Sadie, Jax, Cobra, and Ascher? What qualities would be most essential for capturing each character’s personality and presence?

3. What do you think is the significance of the map labeling the shifter realm as the “relicta realm,” or “abandoned”? Brainstorm a few theories about the true history of their world and the mysterious “beast realm.”