I'm not sure about the exact important events as I don't have detailed knowledge of this story. It could be things like her first act of consoling someone important.
Since I haven't read the book, I can only speculate. There could be a central character who is at the heart of the exploration of love. This character might be someone who has faced disappointments in love but then starts to see the value in the so - called 'consolation prizes' of love. There may also be supporting characters such as friends or family members who play a role in shaping this character's perspective on love, either by providing different views or by being part of the experiences that lead to the discovery of different forms of love.
The main theme could be love in different forms. It might explore how love can be found in unexpected places or situations, just like the idea of 'consolation prizes' implies that there are different kinds of rewards or experiences related to love that might not be the traditional, grand concept of love.
Self - discovery could be a theme. When love doesn't work out as expected, the process of dealing with the consolation prizes might lead to the characters learning more about themselves, their needs, and their boundaries. For example, they might realize they are stronger than they thought or that they have different desires in love. Another theme could be the value of the unexpected. The consolation prizes in the story are likely things that the characters didn't anticipate, but they end up being important, highlighting that not all good things in love are the ones we initially strive for.
.Because I'm just a person who likes to read novels, I can't directly understand the content that you're interested in. If you can provide more information such as your favorite genre, author, storyline, etc., I will try my best to provide you with better help.