Explore the shifting power dynamic between the Primals. What do these characters have in common as a result of their status, and in what ways do they differ? How do the Primals affect the plot of the novel?

How do Sera’s and Nyktos’s roles as equals, yet opposites in the cycle of life and death, subvert or uphold the traditional tropes of romantic relationships in fiction?

Analyze Nyktos’s character arc. Consider how his ability to express his love plays a role in his transformation and reflects his growth and healing. How does it mark a turning point in his relationship with Sera?