Curto’s novel provides an implicit critique of celebrity culture through Sebastian’s dissatisfaction at work. Compare this critique to Elisa Sussman’s exploration of celebrity in Funny You Should Ask (2022). What insights emerge in each novel?

What rhetorical devices or literary techniques does Curto employ to illustrate the personal costs as well as The Professional Burden on Women in STEM and other male-dominated fields?

Compare and contrast In Stormy Weather with another rivals-to-lovers novel you’ve read, such as Check & Mate (2023) by Ali Hazelwood or Book Lovers (2022) by Emily Henry. How does each author’s approach to the romance trope differ?

To what extent is the central romance a product of Finding Connection in Shared Passion versus a consequence of forced proximity in high-stakes, life-threatening situations? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Harlow’s cynicism and Mia’s idealism serve as foils to Quincy’s worldview. How do their differing perspectives on romance challenge or support Quincy as she navigates her relationship with Sebastian?

Does the novel present extreme weather as a sublime, awe-inspiring force or as a terrifying, destructive antagonist in the characters’ lives?

Does the recurring “Truth or Dare” game have a function beyond being a plot device? What elements in the novel contribute to the fundamental power dynamics of Quincy and Sebastian’s relationship?

How does Curto’s fictionalization of Hurricane Charley, a real-world weather event, impact the narrative? Does the novel provide a critique of public science communication and trust in expertise? If so, how?