The Fallen Star Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Why do you think Gemma and Alex get jolts of electricity whenever they talk to each other or touch?
  2. Do you think Alex really hates Gemma from the beginning? Why or why not?
  3. How do you think Gemma's status as a Foreseer plays into the story line?
  4. How does The Fallen Star set the reader up for the rest of the series? How does it leave us hanging?
  5. What do you think actually happens to Gemma's mother? Do you think the series will ever reveal where she is?
  6. What do you think of Stephan, Alex's father? Is he someone to be trusted?
  7. How does Jessica Sorensen use physical sensation—in particular the discomfort of being cold—to show the reader how characters are feeling?
  8. Do you think that Gemma's eye color is important? Why or why not?
  9. How does the book play with the dichotomy of good vs. evil?
  10. Why do Gemma's emotions start coming back all of a sudden?
  11. What's the deal with Gemma and Alex's feelings toward each other? Do you think they'll take the next step romantically?