Book Club Discussion Questions for Protection of Beauty by Katarina Kyde

1.       Which character do you most relate to and why? Which character do you least relate to and why? Who was your favorite/least favorite character?

2.       What kind of journey does Anise take (externally or internally) in the book? How does she change between the first and last pages?

3.       Which of Anise’s affirmations did you resonate with the most and why?

4.       Anise loves petunias because they symbolize hope, even though she has a love/hate relationship with hope. How does hope influence her motivations and actions throughout the book? What’s your relationship with hope?

5.       The amulet is protective, the ring is poisonous, and the earrings provide super strength. If you could have one piece of Armor Jewelry, which would it be and why? Is there a different superpower you’d also like to have, and what is it?

6.       Were you surprised when Nate revealed his relationship to Grace and Dan? How do you think this relationship affected his behavior and choices throughout the book? Did Nate say or do anything else that surprised you?

7.       Jonathan believes that good and bad choices are absolute, where Nate believes that making the right choice is more complicated than that. Who do you agree with and why? What factors influence each man’s opinion?

8.       Why do you think the author chose the title Protection of Beauty? What is the “beauty” that’s being protected and by what or whom?

9.       Did any part of this book strike a particular emotion in you? Which part and what emotion did the book make you feel?

10.   Did you highlight any passages from the book? Did you have a favorite quote or quotes? If so, share which and why.

11.   How would you adapt this book into a movie? Who would you cast in the leading roles?