Book Club discussion: The Enlightened series

Witness to the Revolution

Book one

  1. Throughout the book, Savvy is faced with the choice: does she assist those struggling around her, or does she stand back as a silent witness to the revolution. When was she forced to make these choices? Would you have made the same choices Savvy did?

  2. When the tension between the American colonists and British soldiers grew in 1775, do you think you would have joined the rebellion or remained loyal to the Crown? What aspect of the war, if any, might have changed your mind? Which side would you have chosen by 1778?

  3. What do you think caused Savvy to go back in time?

  4. What aspect of life during the Revolutionary War would you have struggled with the most? What aspect would you want to bring back with you to the twenty-first century?

  5. The commanding officer, Major DeForest, doesn’t trust Jonathan or Savvy. Are the major’s actions justified?

  6. Savvy tells Jonathan she doesn’t remember where her home is, but implies she comes from another country. Where do you believe Jonathan and the other characters suspect Savvy comes from?

  7. During the course of the book, Savvy comes to realize that there is something supernatural or magical occurring around her. What signs led her to this discovery? What signs do you think she missed?

  8. A romantic attraction grew between Savvy and Jonathan during the story. How did it impact their respective goals? Should Savvy have discouraged it?

  9. If you knew there would be no repercussions, with which historical figure from Revolutionary America would you want to have dinner? Why? What questions would you ask?

  10. What do you think happens next in the series? Who do you hope Savvy meets? Where would you like to see her go?

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