1. Two dragon lifestyles are contrasted in Rogue; that of the dragons in Talon and that of Riley’s rogues. What are the advantages of each and which does Ember seem best suited for? Why does Dante want to stay with Talon? Point to evidence in the story.
2. Ember and Riley have different ways of seeing Las Vegas. How does each of them describe the city, and how do you account for the differences in their points of view?
3. Garret has spent most of his life in the military-esque Order of St. George. In what ways is he equipped to live on his own, and what challenges might he face as he learns to survive outside the Order?
4. Cobalt had become disillusioned with Talon prior to his mission to break into the St. George chapterhouse and blow it up. What experiences pushed him to leave, and what might have happened if Talon had not tried to kill him back then? Where might Cobalt/Riley be now if Wes had not joined him?
5. In Rogue, Ember begins to feel a greater split between her dragon and human selves, mainly caused by her different reactions to Garret and Riley. Why does each character appeal to a different side of her, and what does that show about a dragon’s ability to feel emotions?
6. Garret does not understand why Ember saved him from being executed. Ember has learned that Garret has killed many of her kind. Why is Ember so determined to save Garret, despite knowing what he is? Point to evidence about her character in the book to inform your answer.
7. Dante believes he has failed his mission to bring back Ember and is shocked when Mr. Roth congratulates him and welcomes him as a full member of Talon. Why, in Talon’s view, did Dante succeed, and who do you think will take the fall for the failure of the mission?
8. Exploiting your enemy’s weakness is a running theme in Rogue. What makes each entity—the rogues, Talon, the Order of St. George—weak, and in what ways might those weaknesses also be strengths? In what ways is the author hinting at a potential future solution to this ancient conflict?
9. Madison and Stealth both have minor parts in Rogue but each has a big impact on Cobalt. How is he changed by his encounter with each of these characters? How might his actions toward each of them impact those characters in the future?
10. Dante is trusted with an incredible secret at the end of Rogue. What do you think Talon is planning? Discuss.

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THE IRON WARRIOR.

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From the limitless imagination of New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa comes the first fantastic adventure in The Talon Saga.

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