Legend

Thomas tries to exert control over June in the name of keeping her safe. How is his approach similar or different from the way Metias treated June?

Thomas comments that people in the slums are lazy cons who blame the Republic for the poor state of their lives. What evidence suggests that the Republic is to blame?

June is the youngest student at her school and is highly advanced for her age. What challenges can come from being gifted in this way?

The Republic is preoccupied with the concept of “good genes.” What reasons do they give? What other reasons might be at play?

“Cognitive dissonance” refers to having inconsistent or changing thoughts about one’s beliefs or morals. How does June experience cognitive dissonance throughout the novel? How does it impact her?

Day’s father is a figure who is shrouded in mystery. What clues does Lu provide about Day’s father and what activities he might have been involved with before his death?

All of Day’s surviving family have biblical names: Daniel, John, Eden, and Grace. What do these names mean, and how does this correlate with the characters’ struggles?

At the novel's end, June and Day plan to locate Tess before looking for Eden. Why is Tess the first priority?