The Bookstore Girls Podcast Book Club discussion

What do you think of Elodie Harper’s choice to focus the book on slaves/sex workers of Pompeii? Why do you think she did that?

Describe what you think about the girls’ relationship with Felix. Specifically Amara and VIctoria’s relationships.

How did this make you feel as a woman reading this book? What parts made you uncomfortable/could you relate at all to any of the emotions described in the book?

What do you think about Fabia’s statement to Amara about how she can tell she was born free?

Why do you think there was ancient Pompeiian graffiti/text quotes at the start of every chapter?

What did you think of the book’s description of Briticanna?

Did you predict what happened in the end? What are your predictions for the series?

How do you interpret Amara sending the mini figurine of Diana to Felix?