Twisted Hate

Jules is not afraid to call out others for assumptions and discrimination. What are some social issues she confronts in the novel? How might her own experiences have shaped her opinions?

While Josh doesn’t voice his love for Jules until the end of the novel, he often shows it through acts of service. Describe three of his acts of service and what they reveal about him and his relationship with Jules.

The novel is told from both Jules’s and Josh’s perspectives. What effect does this choice have on the novel? How might the story be different if it were only told from one perspective? Use examples from the text to support your answers.

Ana Huang often uses metaphors in her writing. Describe three metaphors in the novel and their significance to the plot.

Miscommunication is commonly used to justify third-act breakups in romance novels. Identify a scene in which communication could have resolved conflict, and hypothesize how the scene would play out.

Identify two common romance tropes used in the novel. Were these tropes played straight or subverted? How so?

Jules and Josh have both been betrayed by loved ones. How have these relationships impacted their approach to romance? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Hate-to-love romances often toe the line between healthy and unhealthy, especially concerning consent. How does Huang portray consent in Jules and Josh’s relationship? Use examples from the text to support your answer.