Book club questions for Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
How does Jacob's struggle with anxiety shape his character and actions throughout the novel? Have you ever struggled with anxiety or are you close to anyone who has? What did you think of the portrayal of his anxiety?
Letter writing is becoming a lost art. How did the letters help Briana and Jacob open up to each other? Do you write letters to anyone? What would you write to someone you care about?
The novel touches on several heavy topics like divorce and infidelity, mental health, and serious illness. How well do you think the author handled these subjects within the context of a romantic comedy?
Examine the portrayal of family dynamics in the novel, both in Briana's and Jacob's families. How do these relationships influence the main characters?
Compare and contrast Jacob and Briana's approaches to dealing with past relationship trauma. How do their experiences shape their current actions and attitudes toward love?
Discuss the use of multiple romance tropes (fake dating, workplace romance, enemies to friends to lovers) in the story. Did you feel these elements enhanced the plot or made it overly complicated?
How did the workplace dynamics of the hospital setting impact the plot and character development?
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