SuitabookWondrous Strange (Wondrous Strange #1)
Lesley Livingston
- Reading
- Before reading, discuss whether the reader enjoys fantasy involving folklore and supernatural ideas. During reading, pause to distinguish historical or mythological references from the story's invented elements, and check how the reader finds the atmosphere.
- Themes
- Folklore and supernatural worlds: The story is associated with folklore-inspired beings, practices and mythological material. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Time, place and historical reference: The listed setting and subject information connects a modern urban location with Rome and ancient historical references. This may create contrasts between contemporary and historical worlds, but the book's treatment of history and place cannot be determined.
- Teenage adventure and relationships: The book is associated with teenage protagonists or subjects, adventure, cousins and love. Relationships and growing independence may matter to the story, but their shape and emotional treatment are unknown.
- Worth knowing
- Potential discussion points include how the story handles magic, fairies, Druids, mythology and supernatural forces, alongside ideas of blessing and cursing. The intensity, frightening moments and consequences of these elements are not established.