About This Book
"Plague in the Mirror" is a captivating young adult paranormal romance set against the vivid backdrop of modern and 14th-century Florence. May, reeling from her parents' separation, seeks distraction during a summer trip. However, her encounter with Cristofana, a menacing doppelganger from 1348, plunges her into a dangerous time-traveling mystery. As May navigates the plague-ridden past and falls for a soulful painter named Marco, she discovers Cristofana's sinister plot to switch lives permanently. This book explores themes of identity, first love, bravery in the face of overwhelming danger, and the emotional turmoil of family changes. Parents should be aware of the prominent historical context of the Black Death and the "sensual" nature of the romance, suitable for mature young adult readers.
Encountering a doppelganger of herself while spending the summer in Florence, May travels through a time portal and falls in love with a painter before discovering that her twin wants to assume her life and trap May in the past.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does May's experience with her parents' separation influence her decisions and feelings throughout the story?
2
If you could travel to any historical period, which would it be and why? What challenges do you think you would face?
3
Discuss the concept of a doppelganger. What do you think Cristofana truly wanted, and was her plan justified in any way?
4
How does the setting of 14th-century Florence during the Black Death impact the mood and stakes of May's romance with Marco?
5
May experiences a significant journey of self-discovery. How does she change from the beginning to the end of the book?
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