Scarlet

What hints does Wolf provide about his family? How does he talk about his parents compared to how he talks about his little brother?

Scarlet frequently compares Wolf to a dog when she describes his outward behavior. Why does the author include these comparisons?

Emperor Kai finds himself facing a series of near-impossible life-and-death decisions. How does the weight of these choices change Kai as a character? How does he develop as a leader throughout Scarlet?

Thorne brags that he’s a “criminal mastermind.” Why is this statement ironic? How does Thorne’s perception of himself compare to his actual character?

Cinder notes that Thorne acts like he “belong[s] anywhere he wishe[s] to” (346). Why might this detail about Thorne make Cinder jealous? How does Thorne help Cinder grow as a character?

Kai insists that he doesn’t have feelings for Cinder anymore. What clues does Meyer provide that suggest he is lying to himself and he still cares about Cinder?

Levana chooses to infuse her genetically engineered soldiers with wolf instincts. What is the relationship between the moon and wolves, and why is this significant in Scarlet?

Compare the characters of Scarlet and Cinder. How are these girls similar? How do they handle challenges, and how do they manage conflict? Why would it be important to have them working together to defeat Levana?