Book Club Night Kit
A Forsaken Prophecy
Stacey McEwan
Cozy night
The second chapter in Stacey McEwan's Artisan trilogy follows Nina and Patrick on a resource-hunting journey that could tip the tides of war, blending high-stakes fantasy with tender character moments.
A Cozy Night with Nina and Patrick
Bring your softest sweater and your dog-eared copy. We are gathering around stew, tea, and warm conversation about A Forsaken Prophecy.
Reading level: Moderate
Best for: clubs who love fantasy romance and character-first storytelling shared over blankets and tea
Discussion
Warm-up
- 1.What was the first cozy moment in this book that made you sink deeper into your reading chair?
- 2.If you could pack a care package for Nina before she set out, what small comforts would you tuck inside?
Digging in
- 1.Which quiet scene between Nina and Patrick felt the most tender to you, and why did it linger?
- 2.The characters are searching for resources to change the war. Have you ever felt like you were quietly gathering strength for something big in your own life?
- 3.When the world feels heavy, what characters or moments in this book felt like a warm blanket to you?
- 4.Which setting on their journey did you most want to step into for an afternoon, and what would you do there?
Going deep
- 1.Middle books often sit in the tender ache between hope and hardship. Where in this story did you feel that ache most, without spoiling how it lands?
- 2.This book asks people to keep going when the road is long. What kept you rooting for these characters, and does that echo anything you cheer for in real life?
On the table & to sip
To eat
Hearth-style beef and root vegetable stew
The kind of long-simmered meal travelers on a wartime quest would dream about between cold nights
Crusty bread with honey butter
A humble, comforting pairing that suits the book's rustic, journeying feel
Warm spiced apple crumble with cream
A tender, homey dessert for a book full of stolen soft moments
To sip
Mulled red wine with orange and clove
Warms the hands like a fireside in a fantasy inn
Honeyed chamomile and vanilla tea (no alcohol)
A soothing, non-alcoholic hug in a mug for readers who want gentle warmth
Spiked hot cider with cinnamon
Autumnal, adventurous, and perfect for slow sipping between questions
Run of show
7:00
Arrive and nest
Greet guests with tea and let them claim a blanket or floor cushion
7:15
Stew and settle
Serve the stew and bread while doing warm-up questions casually around the table
7:45
Theme talk
Move into theme questions, encouraging tangents and personal stories
8:20
Dessert and deep dive
Bring out crumble and cream as the conversation softens into deeper questions
8:50
Trivia and scorecards
Play a low-key trivia round and pass out scorecards to fill in together
9:10
Linger and swap
Refill mugs, share what everyone is reading next, send guests home with a bookmark
Host tips
- Dim overhead lights and lean on lamps or candles to set the hearth mood
- Have extra blankets and slippers by the door so guests can truly settle in
- Prep the stew earlier in the day so you can be fully present when people arrive
Playlist
soft, wintry fantasy folk with hushed strings and hopeful hearts
- 01 The Night We Met - Lord Huron
- 02 To the Hills - Laurel
- 03 Cornelia Street (piano version) - Taylor Swift
- 04 Saturn - Sleeping At Last
- 05 Bloom - The Paper Kites
- 06 Wildflowers and Wild Horses - Lainey Wilson
- 07 Holocene - Bon Iver
- 08 River - Leon Bridges
Trivia
- 1.Who is the author of A Forsaken Prophecy? (Stacey McEwan)
- 2.A Forsaken Prophecy is the second book in which trilogy? (The Artisan trilogy)
- 3.What are the names of the two central characters searching for resources in this book? (Nina and Patrick)
- 4.What genre best describes the Artisan trilogy? (Fantasy (fantasy romance))
- 5.Before writing fiction, Stacey McEwan became well known online for content about what topic? (Books and reading (BookTok))
- 6.Stacey McEwan is originally from which country? (Australia)
- 7.What overarching real-world conflict is at the heart of this book's plot? (A war the characters are trying to influence)
- 8.What is the first book in the Artisan trilogy called? (Ledge)
Bookmarks
Print, cut, and tuck one at every seat, a small keepsake from the night.
“Between two hearts and a long, cold road.”
A Forsaken Prophecy
Stacey McEwan
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“Hope, wrapped in wool, humming by the fire.”
A Forsaken Prophecy
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“Small comforts for a world at war.”
A Forsaken Prophecy
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Rate the book
Coziness Factor☆☆☆☆☆
Swoon Level☆☆☆☆☆
Emotional Warmth☆☆☆☆☆
Worldbuilding Charm☆☆☆☆☆
Reread Comfort☆☆☆☆☆
One word for how this book made me feel: ______________________
The scene I would curl back into: ______________________
A comfort I would share with Nina: ______________________
That's a wrap
Thank you for coming
We hope the company was good and the conversation even better. Until the next chapter.