What is the purpose of “story” in this book? Why did Black choose the title that she did? What is its significance?

How does centering Cardan in this book change the reading of events seen or alluded to in the trilogy? How might the story read differently if told from the perspective of a different character?

In what way is Cardan an antihero versus a villain? Choose another antihero from a different book and compare and contrast them with Cardan.