Epic poems have many characteristics. There is a "hero" who is important and has a significant ability or characteristic. There is usually a supernatural aspect, a villain of some kind, and an overlying theme.
There are also several technical aspects. The poet is usually objective, there is repetition in the wording, and an extended speech made by the "hero" is featured at some point.
Answer:
The novel is written in the third person and the past tense, mostly from Kya's perspective. The novel occasionally enters the perspectives of other characters, such as that of Sheriff Jackson while he is investigating Chase's death. However, most of the novel is written from Kya's perspective.
