Why did Talamh split away from Earth? What does Talamh offer in contrast to the modern, technologically driven world of Philadelphia? Does the novel suggest that one world is superior to the other? Cite examples from the text.

Research Irish mythology. How do its stories, such as the Tuatha Dé Danann, provide a background and setting for Talamh? What features does Talamh share with Ireland, and what does that mean? What features are distinct to Talamh, and what does that add to the book?

How is Breen’s awakening a journey of self-discovery? You may wish to address her blog and writing as well as her discovery of her magickal bloodline. How do the supernatural elements in the story work as a metaphor for psychological processes? How does magick move Breen along her archetypal journey?