YA Book Club Not Just For Teens! discussion
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I didn't think it was surprising how Wanda gave into Melanie. She may have been brave, experienced, and strong but she really has never felt from a human's emotions. She found out from Melanie that her race was wrong for taking the human's bodies for hosting. I think that all the initial reactions were believable. Everyone was coming in from a different perspective. Jared was upset he lost Melanie, Jeb was able to see past what Wanda had done, and I think Jamie was just happy to have his sister back even thought it wasn't all Melanie.
The world of souls does not appeal to me. What makes life worth living is all the emotions you feel from your life experiences.
"Given Wanderer's reputation as a very experienced, brave, and strong soul, was it surprising to you how easily she gave in to Melanie? ""Given Wanderer's reputation as a very experienced, brave, and strong soul, was it surprising to you how easily she gave in to Melanie? "
If Wanderer didn't give in to Melanie there would be no story! I think that she gave in to quickly but that's a problem in Meyer's books. All of the most important characters flaws (the ones that could get in the way to the continuance of the plot) are quickly overcome, turning the twists more predictable. I think that this is a big problem in Meyer’s books.
Given Wanderer's reputation as a very experienced, brave, and strong soul, was it surprising to you how easily she gave in to Melanie?
What are your thoughts on the relationship between Ian and Wanda? Did it feel natural or strange to you?
From a soul's perspective, was it selfish of Wanda to not consider Motherhood? Why doesn't she consider it?
Were the humans' initial reactions to Wanderer/Melanie believable to you? Jeb's kindness? Jared's animosity? Jamie's quick love?
The souls are kind, considerate, and peaceful but they lack the range of emotion felt by humans. Does a world inhabited by the souls appeal to you? Why or why not?