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51 pages 1 hour read

Opal Reyne

A Soul to Keep

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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Reyne engages with a variety of folklore and mythological traditions in her world-building. Research some of the folklore elements of A Soul to Keep. What are the similarities and differences between the original tales and Reyne’s interpretations?

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Community, or lack thereof, is a key piece of the narrative. Explore the different communities present in the novel, including Reia’s village, the demon town, and Jabez’s home world. How do these communities impact those who live within them and those community members deem to be “other”?

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Violence and romance share connective tissue in A Soul to Keep. How do violence and romance intersect throughout the narrative and in the character arcs of Reia, Orpheus, and Katerina?

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