Woman Down

The book talks a lot about the pressures authors face. Do you agree with any of Petra's complaints about book reviews and the expectations readers put on authors?

What did you think of Petra as a character? Did you empathize with her feelings and decisions, or did they frustrate you?

Who was your favorite side character?

What did you think of the pacing of the novel?

There are a few twists and reveals throughout this novel. Which surprised you the most?

Let's talk about the ending. Had you predicted it?

Would you characterize this book as a thriller? Why or why not?

The author's note states that the novel is not based on her own life, but many readers have pointed out similarities to the controversy around Hoover's book "It Ends With Us" and its movie adaptation. Do you think it inspired this novel? Does it matter?

Have you read other books by Colleen Hoover? If so, how did Woman Down compare?