In Chapter 48, Gansey argues Adam killed Whelk, but Adam says he didn’t—he just didn’t save him. Do you think Adam killed Whelk? Does Adam hold any responsibility for Whelk’s death? Why or why not? Is not acting the same as taking action? Explain how these things are similar and/or different.

What role does Blue play in each of the boys’ character arcs? What role does each boy play for Blue? Why these roles, and how do these different relationships come together to turn the group from reluctant allies to a team? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Love triangles in young adult literature often represent a choice one of the members must make. Analyze the love triangle between Blue, Adam, and Gansey. What decision for Blue do the boys represent, and what outcome might each lead to? At this point in Blue’s character arc, which boy seems like the better choice, and why? Support your answer with evidence from the text.