Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Why does the author tell the story from both Jake's and Dani's perspectives?
- Would Jake have felt differently about Amy if she looked more like Dani? Does that make Jake shallow? Or not?
- Why do you think Katrina doesn't like Dani?
- How does Amy's art—her writing and painting—allow her to live on after death?
- Is Jake a good best friend to Blister? Why or why not?
- Why is Dani's relationship with her mom and grandmother important in the story?
- Would you ever hang out at the Bus? Or jump off the Ledge? Or play the Game?
- How do you feel about Mr. Dermott? Do you think Amy was the first student he tried to seduce?
- Why does the book take place in a small town? How would this story have been different if the characters were in Chicago or Los Angeles?
- Do you think that someone is to blame for Amy's death in the end? Or do various characters all have some guilt? Or does no one?