Hook, Line, and Sinker

Explore Hannah’s relationship to music and the many roles that music and songs play in the novel. How does this motif work to knit the book together?

The “friends to lovers” arc is a common trope in the romance genre. Explore the ways that Fox and Hannah’s platonic connection and developing intimacy support the romance plot. Does it subvert the “friends to lovers” trope in any way? Cite examples from the text.

The “reformed rake” is another popular trope in romance. How does Fox overcome his past pattern of sexual relationships and change through fidelity and commitment to Hannah? What might the novel be suggesting about the grounds for lasting passionate love and romance?