Flawless

Compare Rhett’s relationship with Harvey to Summer’s relationship with Kip. How do these complex family bonds influence the internal development of the two protagonists? What flaws do Harvey and Kip have in common, and where do their parenting styles differ?

Discuss the portrayal of Marina as the stereotypical abusive stepmother. Given Kip’s past choices, is she unfairly cast as the villain? Why or why not? Support your position with concrete examples from the text.

What does the ranch symbolize for Rhett and Summer, and how does the rural setting influence Summer’s physical and emotional journey?

How does the novel address the idea of making personal sacrifices for the sake of professional success? What do both Rhett and Summer assume that they must give up to find success, and how does the narrative prove these paradigms to be false?

Analyze the mixed-media component of the story. How do the text messages between various characters add nuance to the evolving dynamics within the story?

Discuss the novel’s exploration of power dynamics in relationships, particularly with Summer, Kip, and Rob. How does Summer’s relationship with Rhett strike a healthy balance of control, dependency, and equality?

When Rhett confronts Rob, he disregards Summer’s preference to keep the details of her past relationship a secret. Likewise, when Summer asks Rhett not to compete while injured, she disregards his love of his career. To what extent are the characters’ actions “possessive” or “protective”? Is there truly a distinction between the two concepts? Support your interpretation with examples from the text.

Contrast Rhett’s relationship with his brothers to Summer’s relationship with Winter. How does the author use the complexities of sibling conflict to develop the protagonists’ hidden fears and insecurities?