1. General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
- What did you like most and least about Rock Paper Scissors?
- The novel’s conclusion has dramatic and violent action as well as several revelations. What did you make of this ending?
- Compare this novel to others by Alice Feeney and/or novels by authors who write in the same genre (for example, Agatha Christie, Ruth Ware, Riley Sager, Lucy Foley, Freida McFadden, Alex Michaelides, Liane Moriarty, Lisa Jewell, Michael Connelly, or Benjamin Stevenson). What are some similarities to the other works? What makes Rock Paper Scissors stand out?
2. Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
- Reflect on any part of Rock Paper Scissors that evoked a strong emotional response (for example, the face Amelia sees outside the kitchen window; Adam nearly falling from the bell tower; the dog’s disappearance; the events of the book’s conclusion; revelations about deception and secrets).