Who is the true Jessica Darling? Why do you think she falls in love with Marcus? When Hope leaves, how do you think this shapes the person Jessica becomes? What does Jessica ultimately realize about her relationship with Marcus?

Who is the true Marcus Flutie? Why do you think he chooses to attend a new age type school all the way in California? Why doesn't Marcus officially break up with Jessica? What does Marcus ultimately realize about his relationship with Jessica?

Discuss the relationship between Jessica and Hope. Are they friends, pen pals or somewhere in between? Is there true competition in their relationship? How does Jessica feel about Hope? Do you get a sense of how Hope feels about Jessica?

Discuss the relationship between Jessica and Kieran. Are they friends, foes, lovers or somewhere in between? Is there true competition in their relationship...