Children of Blood and Bone

Using textual evidence, define the different kinds of discrimination and racism Zélie, her fellow divîners, and people who associate with divîners face. How does this experience shape Zélie?

This novel features two very different versions of a family. Describe the different types of families presented in the book and how the family dynamics impact the people who are a part of it.

Who possesses power in this novel? Who wants power? Does power transition easily from one person or group to another?

What role does history, both personal and communal, play in the novel?

The novel presents three different forms of love: the love between family members, the love between friends, and the love between romantic partners. Choose a character and describe how they navigate the complicated types of love that they feel for others, in the context of the political environment of the novel.

Zélie, Amari, and Inan all experience the pressures of duty. Pick one of these characters and outline what obligations they have and what they do to fulfill them.

What does sacrifice mean in Children of Blood and Bone? Who makes the most sacrifices in the novel? Why do you think this?

Pick one of the main characters and describe their personal journey as they navigate moral dilemmas and their experiences with trauma. Did they grow? Were they rewarded for that growth? What are their most defining features?