Crossed

While life in the Society is cruel and constricted, life outside the Society has its own unique set of problems. What are the benefits of living in the Society? What do people give up when they leave?

Cassia has been a Citizen her whole life. How has her legal status shaped the way she interacts with the world? How has Aberration status shaped Ky?

How does Indie complicate the love triangle between Cassia, Xander, and Ky? In the future, do you think she will make things easier or harder for the other characters?

Consider the role of color in Crossed. Which colors are important, and what do they represent?

How does the ecology of the Carving shape the characters in Crossed? How would the story change if it took place in a rainforest or a tundra instead?

Xander isn’t present for much of the novel but still influences the plot. How does he stay relevant to the story?

Throughout Crossed, characters allude to events that led to the creation of the Society. What do we know for certain about pre-Society history? Based on this information, what assumptions can you make about the Society’s future?

Although Hunter was never part of the Society, his life was permanently changed by it. How does Hunter’s life compare to Ky’s? Is it possible for the characters to live beyond the Society’s influence?