The irony of Maeve’s mother
Maeve’s mother knows that her daughter has anxiety issues and panic disorders. Ironically, instead of going with her to her new destination, the mother asks Maeve to go and live with her father, who is recovering from alcohol addiction and relapses. The mother knows Maeve will be more troubled, but she sends her anyway, which sounds ironic.
The irony of living in Vancouver
The first time Maeve moves to Vancouver to live with her father’s extended family, she assumes her problems will worsen because of her mother’s absence. Ironically, after a few days of living in Vancouver, she meets the love of her life, and she appreciates everything. Salix makes Maeve love Vancouver, and her problems are solved with time.
Maeve’s family
Maeve believes that her family will never accept her sexuality after she starts dating a fellow girl called Salix. Ironically, Maeve is shocked when her family fully supports her sexuality and the decision to belong to a queer community. Initially, Maeve tried to make her sexuality a secret because she doubted her family’s reactions after discovering she was queer.
