The Unhoneymooners

Content Warning: This section of the guide contains discussions of disordered eating.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. How did you feel about the author's use of the "forced proximity" trope in this novel? Have you read other romance novels that employ this device (e.g., Emily Henry's Beach Read)? How does the author’s version of this trope compare to other examples that you have seen?

2. The novel opens with a disastrous wedding reception that sets the entire plot in motion. How effective was this premise as an opening sequence? What did this inciting incident reveal about the key characters?

3. What was your reaction to the contrast between the snowy Minneapolis setting and the tropical Hawaiian backdrop? How did the juxtaposition of these wildly different locations influence the story's development?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Olive initially defines herself by her "bad luck." How do you relate to the tendency to attribute life events to luck versus personal agency?

2. The novel explores the complexities of sibling relationships.