Magic Hour: A Novel

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What was your reaction to the feral child trope? Did you find it plausible that Alice could have survived alone in the woods?

2. Discuss your experience of reading the story from Julia’s perspective. What effect does her point of view have on the overall tone of the narrative?

3. How did you feel about the romantic storylines in the novel? Did this add or detract from the main story of Alice’s rescue and recovery?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Reflect on Julia’s efforts to work with Alice. Have you ever had to build trust with someone who was hesitant or afraid? How did you overcome this barrier?

2. Can you relate to Julia’s struggle with self-doubt due to her past failures? In your own life, how have you rebuilt your confidence after a setback?

3. Discuss the novel’s exploration of both biological and chosen family. How do the novel’s depictions compare with your own experiences of what constitutes a family?