The Hurricane Wars

Aethermancy plays an important role, especially in the characterization of Talasyn and Alaric. Track the development of their relationship as their aethermancy training progresses and explore how their magical abilities are important to both their character arcs and their relationship arc.

Compare and contrast the familial and political relationships of Alaric and Gaheris and of Talasyn and Urduja, considering especially their notions of diplomacy, war, and political power. How do familial relationships complicate political ones, and vice versa?

Khaede only appears in Part 1 of the novel, yet her specter hangs over Talasyn throughout the text. Explore the role that Khaede plays in Part 2 within Talasyn’s mind, citing specific textual evidence.

Guanzon frequently uses foreshadowing as a literary device throughout The Hurricane Wars. Identify three instances of foreshadowing and examine their effects.

Consider Guanzon’s depiction of war and imperialism. Through the lens of three specific characters, explore how war can impact both the oppressors and the oppressed, citing examples of specific war-based trauma.

What role does setting play in The Hurricane Wars? How are the settings of the Nenavar Dominion and the Continent especially relevant? How does setting influence the narrative?

Research popular tropes of the romantasy genre, and explore how Guanzon uses and subverts those tropes, paying special attention to the trope of enemies-to-lovers relationships.

Alaric and Talasyn’s mothers are physically absent from the text, but they still play an important role in the narrative. Examine the importance of motherhood as a concept in the novel and how the absent mothers influence the narrative.