Beck tells Grace that he decided to turn Sam because of Sam’s yellow eyes and the unsuitability of Sam’s “silly, vapid parents … clueless as a pair of pigeons” (356). In what ways does Maggie Stiefvater’s portrayal of Beck nuance her exploration of flawed parents in the story? Support your position with examples from the text.

In what ways does Sam and Grace’s love story follow a traditional romantic arc? What is the novel’s key takeaway about The Power and Limits of Love?

Books represent sanctuary for both Sam and Grace. Why do the two find such solace in reading, and how does their shared passion for it contribute to their romantic arc?