Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Which moments in Eros and Psyche’s relationship were most compelling to you? Why?

2. How is the romance in this book similar to Hades and Persephone’s romance in Neon Gods? What common romance tropes does Robert employ in both scenarios?

3. Did you find the book’s ending to be emotionally satisfying? Why or why not?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Which moments between Eros and Psyche reflect an element of your own experience with romance or emotional intimacy?

2. Are Eros and Psyche’s struggles to trust each other typical of most relationships, or are their difficulties unique to the heightened circumstances that Robert creates?

3. Do any of the family dynamics in this book reflect your own experiences with family bonds or parent-child relationships?

4. How do Eros’s and Psyche’s struggles to balance their public selves with their real needs and desires reflect real-life issues? How have you worked to reconcile similar conflicts in your own life?