If you belong to a book club and would like to feature Hallow Crossing as a reading selection, here are some questions to get lead your group discussions. You can also find questions for Black Annis Year and general series questions on the Fair Folk Book Discussion Prompt page.
Hallow Crossing Prompt Questions:
Joelle begins the story emotionally frayed and withdrawn. How does her year spent renovating the inn reshape her sense of self?
Penny’s absence—and presence—drives the plot. How did your perception of her change as the story unfolded?
How does the way Oscar perceive Joelle differ from her own self perception?
The idea of “crossing” appears in multiple ways—physical, emotional, and supernatural. What does crossing mean in the context of the novel?
How are fairies and ghosts similar in Hallow Crossing. How are they different?
What role does memory play in the story? Are memories portrayed as reliable, dangerous, or something else?
If you were in Joelle’s place, would you have followed Penny’s final request?
How does the Tale of Oisin affect the story?
Why does Oscar want to escape the gilded cage of his mother's court? Do you think he has good reason?
Also, I love to hear about my books out in the wild. If you feature any of the Fair Folk of Mullarkey books in your discussion groups, CONTACT ME, to let me know. Depending on the size of the group and my current stock, I may be able to provide swag or signed book plates.
If you're landing on this page out of the blue and want to find all the posts for 11 Days of Hallow Crossing, you can find them listed HERE. The list will be updated each day as new posts are published.
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The fun continues tomorrow with more fairy lore!
