Not Quite Dead Yet

Jet is smart, sarcastic, determined, but also pretty messy and manipulative! What did you think of her character? Love her or hate her?

Let's dig into the broader Mason family. They are wealthy, and like many wealthy families, completely dysfunctional. What did you think about the various family dynamics?

Billy is always there for Jet. What makes their relationship so special? Why does it take Jet so long to realize how Billy feels about her?

This book has a blockbuster premise! If you had been in Jet's shoes, would you have undergone the surgery? Would you, like her, have tried to solve your own murder? Or is there something else you would have done with your final days?

This book is a thriller, but it also sends a strong message about living your life in the now and enjoying the little things. Do you agree with this message?

What did you think of the pacing of this book? Were there any parts that felt too slow, or conversely, too rushed?

There were several large twists in this story. Did you see any of them coming ahead of time? If so, what tipped you off?

Did the plot hold together for you? Any lingering questions that still felt unresolved at the end of the novel?

How much did the ending have you sobbing? What did you think of the letters?

Had you read Jackson's earlier YA work (Good Girl's Guide to Murder series)? If so, how did Not Quite Dead Yet, her first adult foray, compare? Did this novel feel like an adult novel to you?