Who is the true Jessica Darling? Why do you think she falls in love with Marcus? When Hope leaves, how do you think this shapes the person Jessica becomes? What does Jessica ultimately realize about her relationship with Marcus?

Who is the true Marcus Flutie? Why do you think he chooses to hook Len up with Jessica instead of pursuing Jessica himself? Why does Marcus choose to attend a new age type school all the way in California? What does Marcus ultimately realize about his relationship with Jessica?

Discuss the relationship between Jessica and Hope. Are they friends, pen pals or somewhere in between? Is there true competition in their relationship? How does Jessica feel about Hope? Do you get a sense of how Hope feels about Jessica?

Discuss the relationship between Jessica and Len. Are they friends, foes, lovers or somewhere in between...