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This year, there are not one but two hard-rocking entries: Australia’s Voyager and Germany’s Lord of the Lost. Other memorable performances include those by Icelandic electro-goth BDSM troupe Hatari in 2019, bare-chested Finns Teräsbetoni in 2008, and Eldrine, an Evanescence-esque Georgian band in 2011. And so nearly every Eurovision throws up a ferocious metal curveball, the most famous being the orc-cosplaying Lordi who won for Finland in 2006 with Hard Rock Hallelujah.

The genre has employed larger-than-life drama ever since Iron Maiden started taking a 10ft-tall zombie on tour even the most satanic black metal heretics often take to the stage in facepaint. Yet since the turn of the century, Eurovision’s love for singalong anthems and OTT theatre has unintentionally made it perfect for a genre that positions itself as pop’s polar opposite: heavy metal. The contest is notorious for thrusting the cheesiest, most bombastic pop it can find into 180 million people’s living rooms every May, and most of the artists playing 2023’s edition in Liverpool on 13 May will cleave to one of two formulas: Europop bangers, or earnest ballads delivered with beseeching, outstretched arms.

What theme do you think was most prevalent in this book? (Friendship, religion, trust, etc.M ention Eurovision and most people will instantly think of Abba’s Waterloo, or the sight of Céline Dion singing Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi in her widest-shouldered blazer.

Do you think this book portrayed religion in a positive or negative light?.

Who do you think was right in that argument? Did they both have valid points?

Michael and his father fight about how they move every time his dad gets a promotion.

Do you think the Heretics Anonymous members would have eventually taken action if Michael hadn’t joined their club?.

Do you think the scene where Michael and his cousin Alex smoke weed was necessary? What do you think it added, if so?.

Do you think the author did this on purpose? If so, why?

The book never names the city or state the book is set in.

Was the Catholic terminology explained well enough or did you have to look things up?.

Clare’s with an open mind? Or do you think he goes into it thinking it will be awful?

Do you think Michael begins his first day at St.I hope they lead to great discussions in your book club!

Hey everyone! My book club read Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry recently and really liked it! Here are some discussion questions I thought up while reading the book.