(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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Which character’s actions or motivations did you disagree with most?
Do you think the magical elements of A River Enchanted have real-world analogs? For example, are there parallels between the elemental magic and real-world social dynamics or environmental concerns?
How does this book approach familiar fantasy tropes (e.g., the hero's journey, prophecy, magic)? Does it subvert or embrace these tropes in a unique way?
Did the book leave you with any lingering thoughts or feelings after finishing it? What do you think the novel’s core emotional message is?
How does magic in this world act as both a blessing and a burden to the characters? Consider the ways magic is used to heal, protect, but also manipulate and control.
What message or theme from the book do you think resonates the most? Was there a particular moment or quote that stood out to you?
Jack is initially portrayed as a figure of authority who is distant from the island’s magic. How does his character evolve throughout the story? What specific moments mark his personal transformation?
5. Adaira undergoes significant personal growth. How does her journey reflect themes of self-discovery and empowerment? In what ways does she change over the course of the novel?
The river is a central symbol in the book. What do you think the river represents? Is it a metaphor for something larger, like the flow of time, fate, or memory?
Secrets and hidden truths are central to the book’s structure, from hidden motivations to the ancient curse. How do these secrets shape the relationships between characters?
The relationship between Jack and Adaira is central to the story. How do their pasts and misunderstandings influence their interactions throughout the book?
What would you have liked to see more or less of in the book?
. Did you enjoy the book? Why or why not?
What role do the different elemental forces (earth, water, fire, air) play in the characters' lives, both symbolically and practically?
Many characters, particularly Adaira and Jack, grapple with the tension between their personal desires and their responsibilities to others. How do these internal conflicts shape the decisions they make?
What do you think will happen next? How do you imagine the stakes escalating or resolving in the next book of the series? (For those who haven't read A fire Endless!)
The book explores the tension between destiny and the characters' choices. Do you think the characters have control over their destinies, or are they bound by fate? Can they change the course of events through their actions?
Who was your favorite character and why?
A central theme in the book is the concept of belonging—whether it’s to a place, a community, or a person. How do the characters’ journeys reflect this theme?
4. How do the characters’ personal conflicts tie into the larger struggle between order and chaos?
3. Who do you consider to be the true antagonist in A River Enchanted? Is it the elemental forces, the characters' internal struggles, or a specific villain?
The curse on Cadence is a driving force of the plot. How does this curse reflect the larger themes of balance and disruption in the story?
Did you feel the writing was more character-driven or plot-driven?
Is there a character whose journey you are particularly eager to see continue? How do you expect their arcs to unfold based on what’s been established so far?
