Since this entire book is about a whirlwind romance, it would be weird not to mention how crucial the idea of love is. Natasha's seen her parents' dysfunctional relationship deteriorate, and she's been cheated on by her first boyfriend, so she's given up on love altogether. After all, if two people can suddenly stop loving each other, were they ever truly in love to begin with? Meanwhile, Daniel is a firm believer that love holds the universe together, and when he meets Natasha, he knows they're meant to be. His bet that he can get the skeptical Natasha to fall in love with him by the end of the day is the catalyst for their relationship.
Questions About Love
- Do you agree with Natasha that two people who can suddenly stop loving each other must never have been in love at all? Why or why not?
- How does love complicate Patricia and Samuel's initial romance?
- Natasha's key ingredients for love are practical, while Daniel's key ingredients are emotional. What would your key ingredients for love be?