What is the role of paranoia in the novel, and how does Lisa Jewell utilize it to build narrative suspense? In what ways does Jewell connect gossip and public perception to the concept of paranoia in the novel?

Jewell emphasizes the importance of trusting instincts in both Cate and Saffyre’s character arcs. How do Cate’s instincts guide her over the course of her arc? In what ways do Saffyre’s instincts protect her? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Cate ultimately realizes that her relationship with Roan is not what she thought it was, highlighting The Disconnect Between Perception and Reality. In what ways does Jewell reveal Roan’s true character over the course of the novel. How does it contrast with the persona he projects to those around him?