1. The loss of her home sends Jasmyn down an unpredictable path. Besides the tangibles, what else does she lose?
2. In the long run, Jasmyn’s losses lead to much gain. What are some examples?
3. How do others help Jasmyn? What gifts do Quinn, Danno, Liv, Sam, and Keagan give to her?
4. What gifts have others given to you to help you along life’s journey?
5. Jasmyn learns that physical things can be important. What things speak to her? How? Do you have examples from your own life?
6. How does Sam change from the beginning of the story to the end? How do Liv and Jasmyn eventually win her over?
7. Liv is older and wiser than Jasmyn and Sam, but she is still learning and growing. What are her weaknesses? What are her strengths?
8. What makes the Casa de Vida a safe harbor? Do you have a similar place to live in or to visit? What makes it safe?
9. How does Liv define a “thin place”? Have you experienced a moment such as Jasmyn does in the old church? What was it like for you? How did it impact you?
10. Both Jasmyn and Sam learn about their ancestors. What did that mean to them? If you know about your own, what does that mean to you?