Joey does not believe she is worth loving. Compare and contrast the novel’s representation of love.

The murder of Charles Baxter is the only crime that Joey is guilty of committing. Analyze the symbolism of the ice skate throughout the novel.

A theme that runs through the stories of Joey, her mother, and her grandmother is the story of Filipino immigration and the treatment that they receive in Canada. How does Hillier explore Filipino culture and examine the issue of racism in the novel?