Her Soul to Take

Examine how Consensual Power Dynamics are explored throughout Her Soul to Take, both through Rae and Leon’s relationship and through secondary characters’ relationships.

Consider the theme of Survival, Autonomy, and Trust in a Dangerous World. Choose a secondary character and examine how they attempt to assert their autonomy in a dangerous world. Are they successful? What is the cost? How does this contribute to the overall theme?

Examine Raelynn’s character development throughout the novel, focusing on how the unfolding supernatural setting impacts her journey of self-discovery.

Evaluate Leon’s role as an antihero. Consider his moral ambiguity and his evolution from Kent’s dangerous weapon to Rae’s loyal companion and protector. Use textual evidence to support your response.

Her Soul to Take introduces a supernatural world with demons and old gods. How does the novel complicate the idea of “monstrosity”? Consider the primary antagonists within the novel as well as characters like Leon.

How does the author’s use of dual narrators build romantic tension? How does it build suspense? Use textual evidence to illustrate your response.

Rae is reluctant to suspect that the Hadleighs want to kill her. When in the novel does Rae stop trusting Victoria and Jeremiah Hadleigh? Why is Rae inclined to trust them?

Explore how the setting of Abelaum functions in the story, contributing to the novel’s atmosphere and driving its plot.