How does the novel’s opening scene introduce the characters and establish the novel’s investment in both the fantasy and romance genres? Which elements of this opening scene contribute to the novel’s early world-building?

How does the use of dual point of view work to reveal how Robin and Edwin both understand and misunderstand each other? What assumptions do they each draw from in assessing the other, and which of these assumptions are later proven wrong?

How does Freya Marske establish Jack Alston (Hawthorn) as a complex character? Which aspects of his personality contrast with his apparent bullying of Edwin?