The Summer Pact

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Share your favorite scenes from the book. What do you like about these parts?

2. Would you classify this book as a “beach read”? How does it compare to other beach-read books you’re familiar with?

3. How does this book compare to others by Giffin that you’re familiar with, like Something Borrowed or All We Ever Wanted?

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

1. What is your favorite destination in the book? Have you visited or lived in any of these places? What destination in the book would you most like to see?

2. Who is the character you most identify with? Who do you think has the most convincing or poignant storyline?

3. Has there ever been a time in your life when you changed location to step away from a problem or difficulty? How did your experience compare to Tyson, Lainey, and Hannah’s trip?

4. Hannah reflects at the end that the three of them kept the Summer Pact. How might this be like traditions you have or promises you’ve made with your friends?