The Mindf*ck Series

Throughout the series, Lana repeatedly insists that she is no longer Victoria Evans. To what extent is this true? Analyze whether Lana's actions represent a complete reinvention of herself or an extension of the girl she once was.

How does the novel complicate the idea of good and evil? Choose several major characters and analyze how S. T. Abby blurs traditional moral categories without suggesting that all violence is equally justified.

The Mindf*ck Series asks readers to sympathize with a serial killer. What narrative strategies make this possible, and where, if anywhere, does the novel challenge the reader’s sympathy for Lana?

Compare the ways Logan, Jake, and Hadley respond to learning the truth about Lana. What do their different reactions suggest about justice, loyalty, and forgiveness?

How does dramatic irony shape the reading experience? Analyze how knowing Lana’s identity from the beginning influences the perception of both her relationship with Logan and the investigation itself.

Many of the series’ authority figures abuse their positions of power. To what extent does the novel argue that corruption is an individual failing rather than a systemic problem? Support your answer with evidence from multiple storylines.

Although revenge drives the plot, relationships ultimately shape Lana’s decisions. Analyze how Marcus, Jake, Logan, and Dev each influence Lana's understanding of herself and her purpose.

What role does memory play in The Mindf*ck Series? Consider both personal memory and collective memory in your discussion of Lana's revenge, the Evans family, and Delaney Grove’s efforts to suppress the truth.