Analyze the novel by writing a review. What are the book’s strengths? Weaknesses? What techniques make Giles’s writing effective? Would you recommend the book? Why or why not? Provide specific reasons supported by textual evidence.

From the start, Del’s goal is to be Kiera’s boyfriend. Compare and contrast his motivations with Kiera’s throughout the story. What were their most significant steps and missteps to achieving their desires? Why? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

What does Del learn about women’s rights, feminism, and respect? How does he learn about these topics? Support your answer with textual evidence.

Analyze a character not highlighted in this guide, such as Qwan. Describe his/her characterization, relationship to Del, growth, and role in the book.

Pastor Newsome quotes his wife when he says, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves” (375). What does this quote mean? Compare your interpretation to Del’s reaction in the scene.

Examine the role of religion in the book. How is religion portrayed? Choose two characters and describe how religion influences their decisions. Use examples from the novel to support your answers.

Think of your own experiences with romantic relationships. Have you ever lied to earn someone’s affection, or used tactics like Del did to try to win Kiera’s love? If so, why and how did it turn out? If not, do you think you would ever lie or act unlike yourself to make someone like you? Why or why not?

Research purity culture’s origins, tenets, and effects. Choosing either to support or refute purity pledges/culture, craft an argument for your position using reliable online sources and examples.