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Seek the Traitor's Son by Veronica Roth

Seek the Traitor's Son

by Veronica Roth
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  • May 12, 2026, 432 pages
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  1. Would you risk being truly killed by the Fever for the chance of gaining an ability? What ability would you want? Is there an ability you would not want?
  2. Did you guess that Rava Vidar wasn't actually "the living vessel of ancient warriors"? Do you think she'll admit to her true Fever ability in the next book, or will Elegy have to find another way to fulfill the prophecy?
  3. Elegy meets an augur who mentions previously looking at genetic markers to try to determine what Fever-given ability individuals would develop. Do you think that research will make an appearance in the next book? Where do you think Talusar got the technology for genetic sequencing?
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  1. How does the author develop themes of identity and belonging throughout the narrative?
  2. What role does the setting play in shaping the characters' decisions and relationships?
  3. Discuss how the ending reframes the events of the story. Were you surprised?


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