Chapter 34: Summary, Analysis, and Key Takeaways

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This guide contains detailed spoilers for the entire novel. Proceed only if you've finished reading or are comfortable knowing the plot.

Summary

Three years before the main story, Erin is an active tarot creator on TikTok. When a user named Senna comments on her videos asking for a reading, Erin agrees to do a three-card reading over WhatsApp. They discover they both live in Glasgow and share an interest in paganism, so they arrange to meet for bubble tea in Partick. Erin is drawn to Senna's style and their shared pins, and the two hit it off quickly.

During their conversation, Senna mentions she belongs to a pagan group called the Triskele. She describes it as relaxed and nature-focused, with weekly park meetings, picnics, and talk about magic and life. When Erin asks if they do spells, Senna smiles and says Erin would love it. Senna also mentions the group has a leader known as