We Are Not Like Them

Who do you think the “we” and “them” are in the title? What does the title tell us about the novel’s thematic intentions?

Riley often mentions her brother, Shaun, and her ex-boyfriend, Corey, in passing, but we don’t learn what happened with them until later in the story. Why do you think the authors don’t reveal what happened earlier? Is the decision tied to Riley’s character development?

What does the alternating perspective of Riley and Jenny tell us about their relationship and their experiences outside their interaction with each other?