Legends & Lattes

Fennus believes Viv cheated their party when she took the Scalvert’s Stone for herself. In your opinion, was she wrong to keep the Stone? How does this decision help characterize her?

How does the symbolism of the Scalvert’s Stone change? What does its changing significance throughout the narrative imply about its influence on Viv’s success?

In Chapter 15, Tandri suggests Viv “pay a little attention to this room” (137), her barren loft. What does she mean by this? How does the state of Viv’s bedroom throughout the novel reflect her growth as a character?

Viv’s conflict with the Madrigal arises when she sticks to her principle of not giving in to intimidation; in the end, she settles this conflict with cinnamon rolls. How does the conflict with the Madrigal, and Viv’s inner struggle over how to resolve the conflict, highlight the novel’s three core themes?

How is the theme of The Value of Keeping the Right Company developed through Viv’s interactions with her former party?

The people of Thune react nervously to Viv’s presence when she arrives, but soften once she is running Legends & Lattes, never remarking on her race or appearance. What motivated this change and how does it reflect Viv’s own?

Examine the dynamic between Tandri and Kellin. How does this dynamic and Tandri’s past compare to Viv’s own experiences with prejudice?

Regarding Viv and Tandri’s romance, how does the novel adhere to the tropes of a slow burn? Include examples from the text.