A Misattributed Happiness (Situational Irony)
Rhiannon treasures a single "perfect day" with Justin as proof their relationship might work. Ironically, the joy she felt wasn't from Justin at all, but from A inhabiting his body for that day. The very moment that strengthens her attachment to a failing love is the same one that exposes its emptiness.
The Quest for Certainty (Situational Irony)
Rhiannon longs for a stable, predictable relationship to escape her unfulfilling life with Justin. Ironically, she finds love in the most unstable form possible—A, who inhabits a new body each day. Her pursuit of security leads her to a partner whose very existence defies permanence.
Perception vs. Truth (Irony of Circumstance)
Rhiannon assumes that understanding someone’s behavior will help her control relationships and emotions. Ironically, A's fluid identity continually disrupts her assumptions, showing that human connection is far less predictable than she anticipates, no matter how carefully she observes.
Two Sides of the Same Story (Meta-Irony)
As a companion to Every Day, this novel recounts familiar events from Rhiannon's perspective. Ironically, readers who already know A's story may find Rhiannon naïve or exasperating. What is magical or profound for one character appears confusing or flawed from another, emphasizing how perception shapes reality.
