The Ever King

Consider the author’s use of setting. How does the geography of the Ever kingdom reflect the novel’s themes of isolation and entrapment?

Erik’s quest for vengeance is central to the plot. How does his journey reflect the philosophical differences between justice versus retribution? How does this issue complicate the concept of morality within the novel?

Discuss the evolution of the relationship between Erik and Livia from antagonism to reluctant partnership to eventual romance. How does this dynamic reflect or subvert the traditional “enemies-to-lovers” trope? How does L.J. Andrews incorporate or avoid elements of power, trust, and vulnerability?