The ​Crown of Gilded Bones

Both Nyktos and Willa warn Poppy not to enter the city of Dalos in Iliseeum. What might reside in this city that is dangerous to wolven and Atlantians? How does Iliseeum differ from the other settings in The Crown of Gilded Bones, and what stylistic elements does the author employ to emphasize this difference?

Explore the purpose of the Revenants. Nyktos believes that the Revenants are “an abomination of life and of death” (541) because they never die. What aspects of the text contradict this view? Discuss at least two to three examples from the text to support your analysis.

Poppy experiences drastic changes during her time in Atlantia, confidently stepping into the dual roles of queen and goddess. What are Poppy’s weaknesses? What will be her most significant challenges in the coming war with Isbeth?