Discussion Questions
for Legends & Lattes
1.
The Scalvert Stone, described as a faceted, organic lump, seems to be a blessing and a curse to Viv. How does the stone cause Viv concern as well as benefit her?
2.
The characters in the book learn to accept each other and become friends despite their initial prejudices based on who they are. How does this add complexity and interest to the story?
3.
How does introducing an everyday drink and service that most of us are familiar with to a fantasy world allow you to view this familiar setting through a new perspective and to learn about the fantasy world the author has constructed? What other familiar situations could be built into fantasy worlds to ease a reader into a story?
4.
What does arcane reciprocity as described by Tandri in the story remind you of? In the end, how does Viv feel about this phenomenon?
5.
How is the Madrigal a friend, a foe?
6.
Each friend contributes to the development of the coffee shop. How does this relate to the statement “what flames could not consume, never shall be extinguished” on the new menu sign?
7.
The dire-cat and Fennus meet at the end of the story. How do you envision what comes after?
8.
The subtitle of the book is “a novel of high fantasy and low stakes”. What do you believe the author means by this?
