Reading Guides

BOOKCLUB QUESTIONS

Can you discuss the subject of ‘change’? You might like to think about a guardian angel’s role in changing their protected being’s life course, as well as how it would feel to have the ability to change the path of your own life.

In what way is Ruth the same as Margot and in what way does she differ?

What journeys do Ruth and Margot go on and what lessons do they learn along the way?

What role do demons play in the story as a conflicting influence to angels? Do you think Ruth copes well with her demonic encounters?

When Ruth strikes a deal with Groger to give up her angelic privileges, do you think she does the right thing?

Ruth admits that Margot wasn’t a very good mother and this is one of the things that distresses her most. Where do you think Margot gets it most wrong and how much do you think she is to blame for her actions?

Can you discuss the topics of parenting, relationships and marriage in this story?