1. General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
- Just for the Summer grounds its romance in Emma’s journey of overcoming childhood trauma and resulting mental illness. How does this kind of intense emotional setting compare with other romance novels you’ve read?
- Part of the appeal of a romance novel is the actual romance. Did you find the attraction between Emma and Justin believable and “shippable”? Was it satisfying when they finally slept together?
- Have you read the other books in the Part of Your World series? How does this one compare to those? Did you spot connections between the characters, settings, and plot elements of Just for the Summer and the rest of the series’ novels?
- Emma and Justin first get together to break a “curse”—everyone they date finds The One immediately after breaking up with them. Does the novel live up to this high-concept premise, which points to themes of fate, luck, or even the supernatural?
2. Personal Reflection and Connection
Connect the book’s themes and characters to personal experiences.
- Consider the role of therapy and self-discovery in the novel.