The Lost Heir

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What are your overall impressions of this book? What surprised you? How does this novel compare with other books in the Wings of Fire series or other titles by Sutherland?

2. How did you feel about the change in narrator? Which character would you like the series to focus on next?

3. How does this book stand out from other dragon fantasy stories?

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

1. Which of the royals (Tsunami, Coral, Anemone, Orca, Auklet) would you choose as the SeaWing queen, and why? Of the non-royals, is there someone else you would support instead? Who and why?

2. Out of the three SandWing sisters—Blaze, Blister, and Burn—who (if any) would you choose to rule? Why?

3. How is strength depicted in the story? Consider emotional strength and physical strength.

4. Who did you think the egg murderer would be? Why? Were you surprised when the truth was revealed? Why do you think Orca enchanted the sculpture in the Royal Hatchery?

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

1. How is the idea of family described in The Lost Heir? How are found/adoptive families similar and/or different to birth families? How do people’s opinions of them differ and/or change?

2. What roles do the scavengers and/or animus mages play in this series, either in the present or in the future?

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

1. Many characters in this book hide secrets. How do these secrets both further the plot and cause friction between the characters?

2. Are the NightWings and RainWings truly neutral in the war? What makes you think this?

3. What is the goal of the Talons of Peace? Does this goal align with that of the dragonets of destiny? Discuss why.

4. Kestrel, Webs, and Coral are all parents in this series. In your opinion, are any of them good parents? Why or why not?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. If this book were adapted for the screen, how would you envision it (e.g., as animated or live action or as a movie series or streaming show)? Describe the creative choices you would make.

2. If you could be from any dragon tribe in Wings of Fire, which would you choose, and why?