Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
- What is your initial impression of Anna? In your opinion, to what extent does Anna engage in unethical behavior, and what steps does she take to preserve a modicum of integrity amidst morally questionable circumstances?
- Compare and contrast Liam’s attitudes toward his various siblings. How do Liam’s interactions with each sibling reveal the roles that Ray expects them all to play in the family drama?
- How does Reagan create a more nuanced view of the unspoken dynamics in the Weston family? (Pay particular attention to Reagan’s interactions with Anna.)
- To what degree is Janet culpable in Ray’s emotional abuse of his children?
2. Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
- What is your stance on Anna and Liam’s marriage of convenience? Is such an arrangement justified or unethical?
- In your opinion, which members of the Weston family are portrayed realistically, and which are exaggerated? Have you ever met anyone like any of them?
- Consider the different ways in which Anna counters the various attitudes of entitlement that the Weston family exhibits. Have you ever encountered a similar situation in real life?