Scott Reintgen calls the alien substance “nyxia,” which is a reference to the Greek goddess of night, Nyx. Analyze how Reintgen develops the motifs of night and darkness through the novel.

The novel is told primarily from Emmett’s perspective. Choose a chapter and rewrite it from another character’s perspective. How does the perspective change the plot, theme, or symbolism in the novel?

Nyxia discusses the negative effects of mining on indigenous populations. Investigate current instances of exploitative mining and explore the parallels between Babel Communications and modern-day companies.