Plot
What does Miel tell Aracely she wants in part 4 that shocks Aracely?
A. A job
B. A rose
C. A pumpkin
D. She wants to move in with Sam's family.
A pumpkin
What is one reason Sam goes into the water alone in Part III?
He hopes it will change his body as it changed Aracely's.
What does the river symbolize?
A) Transformation and rebirth, representing the characters' journeys of self-discovery.
B) Fear and destruction, symbolizing the dangers that threaten Miel and Sam.
C) A barrier between worlds, representing the divide between reality and fantasy.
D) Isolation and loneliness, reflecting Miel’s and Sam’s struggles with belonging.
This body of water represents both danger and healing.
How does Sam’s mother react when he expresses that he might want to remain a boy?
She was supportive and thought this was a good decision. She told him people know what they want and they should live how they want.
"I still have to live like this. Nothing is going to fix me. There's no water that's gonna make me into something else."
Sam
What has happened to Sam's father?
(a) He has transitioned to live life as a woman.
(b) He has died.
(c) He and Sam's mother had an agreement, and they never meant to stay together to raise Sam.
(d) He has been jailed for a long time
(c) He and Sam's mother had an agreement, and they never meant to stay together to raise Sam.
Which Bonner sister assures Sam that she never intended to frighten Miel with her pumpkin when she first emerged from the tower?
Peyton Bonner
What do Aracely's Cures for Lovesickness symbolize?
Aracely's cures for lovesickness symbolize the complexity of love and healing. They represent the idea that love is not always gentle or easy but can be overwhelming, painful, and consuming.
When does Miel realize that Aracely is Leandro?
"I just want to say that this is why my mother doesn't want us going to school."
Peyton Bonner
What proof do the Bonner sisters have for the secret they threaten to reveal?
(a) Sam's birth certificate.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Recordings.
(d) Written confessions.
Sam's birth certificate
What does Sam ask Aracely to do for him in Part III that shocks her?
Cure his lovesickness for Miel.
In Part 4, as Miel starts to overcome her fear of pumpkins, what does this reveal about her character?
In Part 4, as Miel begins to overcome her fear of pumpkins, it symbolizes her growing resilience and self-empowerment. The pumpkins, once tied to her trauma and the control the Bonner sisters exerted over her, lose their power as she confronts her past and reclaims her agency.
Miel's magic came from her father or mothers side?
Father (Their family comes from a long line of curanderas—healers and witches.)
"We don't get to become who we are for nothing. It cost something. You're fighting for every little piece of yourself. An maybe I got all of meat once but I lost everything."
Aracely
Why is Miel very upset with Sam after the lighting ceremony?
She knows he knew about Aracely's true identity and did not tell her.
In part 3 what does Miel ask Sam about the motivations behind his desires towards her?
If he ever really wanted her or just held on to her because she knew his secret.
What do Sam's painted moons symbolize?
Sam’s painted moons symbolize his struggle with identity and self-acceptance. They represent his desire for control, safety, and self-expression as he navigates his journey toward embracing his true self.
What does Miel suddenly remember about her father?
He was afraid of her flowers and he tried to cauterize Miel’s wrists with a hot knife.
"I want to carve pumpkins."
Miel
Why does Miel try breaking up with Sam?
She is worried for his safety because the Bonners are using him to blackmail her
Miel dreams of being submerged in water, drowning while still in the coffin. What does the imagery of her drowning represent about her fears and emotions?
The imagery of Miel drowning while still in the coffin represents her deep-seated fears of being trapped by her past and losing control over her own identity. Water often symbolizes emotions, and her drowning reflects the overwhelming nature of her grief, trauma, and sense of helplessness. The coffin reinforces her fear of being confined by others’ expectations or by the pain she has endured.
What do the scars on Miel's wrists symbolize?
Miel’s wrists symbolize her past trauma, transformation, and resilience. They serve as a reminder of her mysterious origins and the pain she has endured, while also representing her journey toward healing and self-acceptance.
What happened to Miel’s mother when she took her to the river one last time to cure her daughter from growing roses?
Miel resisted and went into the river. Leandro and his mother tried to save her but her mother drowned, Leandro transformed into Aracely, and Miel ended up in the water tower.
"You are my blood."
Miel