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Topics & Discussions
1. In the book, Julian would only refer to Fallon as Fallon Grimaldi, and not Fallon Morgan. Do you think he refuses to see her co
2. Fallon’s magic never ascended during the Sacred Sea initiation ritual at the cemetery, but it materialized during her attempt to sacrifice herself in the Atlantic Ocean. Why do you think that is?
3. During a heated argument, Agatha calls Julian a monster. Does she truly believe he is a monster and has held on to anger for his part in the deaths of her husband and son, or is she terrified of suffering another loss and taking it out on Julian?
4. Zephyr, Phoenix, & Beck broke into Julian’s home, beat him, and took him to the barn after Julian worked without them to steal the books during the Pruitt Ball. On a separate occasion, Zephyr, Phoenix, & Beck took Clarice Danver’s body to The Wicker Man and burned her body to return balance to the town because Julian was unable to do so since he was bound to the woods. Do the Hollow Heathens make decisions based on what is right for their coven and town, regardless of who stands in the way (Julian)? Do you believe the three other Heathens would have been emotionally impacted by the loss of Julian, or has the way they were raised impacted their ability to love?
5. Hollow Heathens shifts between Bellamy and Siri’s story and the present. How did this structure impact your reading and your perspective on the various characters? What is gained by switching back and forth between time periods?
6. Fallon lacks experience with friends, love, and intimacy, but on the other hand, she doesn’t fail to stand up for herself when needed. Though she internally questions her actions, has insecurities, and self-doubt, do you see Fallon as being a weak character? Where do you find the most growth of Fallon throughout the story?
7. What do you think will happen to the characters now that the first book in the interco
8. Julian mentioned he would not tell a soul about Stone Danvers, in fear of Stone’s knowledge of how to break the curse. Now that the curse is broken, do you think Julian will now go to Bone Island to find the fifth Hollow Heathen that has been gone for almost two centuries?
Enhance your Book Club
Have a themed monthly read and dress up for your get-togethers! Make things fun with themed cocktails and games related to the book.
If you’re not too scared, turn the lights out and bring out your flashlights (or Ouija boards)!