Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. If you’ve read the earlier books in the Off-Campus series, did the characters’ lives meet your expectations, or were there any surprises?

2. Which of the four couples’ stories resonated with you the most, and what was it about their journey that you found most compelling? Which conflict or milestone stayed with you the longest, and why?

3. Did you enjoy the book’s humor, from the locker-room banter to the ongoing prank involving Alexander the doll? Did the humor enhance the emotional moments, or did it ever lessen the impact of the more serious conflicts, such as Garrett’s past trauma or the couples’ relationship struggles?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Allie initially views her life as a “ladder” with rigid steps for engagement, marriage, and family, which conflicts with Dean’s timeline. Think about your own life goals. Have you ever felt pressure to follow a certain timeline, and how did you balance your own priorities with external expectations or the expectations of a partner?

2. Tucker’s story explores the difference between being successful and feeling fulfilled when he hides his boredom with his career from Sabrina. In what ways have you thought about the difference between professional success and personal satisfaction in your own life? What did his journey teach you about the importance of being honest about your ambitions?

3. The friendship between Garrett, Logan, Dean, and Tucker forms a “found family” that continues to support them well into adulthood. Think about the important friendships in your life. How do shared traditions or inside jokes, like the prank with Alexander the doll, reflect the ways you and your friends show affection and support for one another?

4. Communication is a major theme, with each couple struggling with secrets or unspoken assumptions. Hannah hides her pregnancy from Garrett, while Tucker hides his unhappiness from Sabrina. Have you ever found it difficult to share something important with someone you cared about? Which character’s communication style or mistake did you relate to most, and why?

5. Logan and Grace make a pact to prioritize their time together, leading to a spontaneous elopement. In your experience, are lasting relationships strengthened more by grand, romantic gestures like this or by smaller, consistent efforts to connect in daily life?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. The Legacy revisits characters from a much-loved series in response to readers’ desire to see what happened after the original novels. What are your thoughts on authors returning to popular characters because of reader demand? Do you see this trend as a positive, negative, or neutral development for literature?

2. Do you think The Legacy reflects the realities of early adulthood in a believable way? Which character’s experiences felt the most authentic?

3. The bond between the male characters is defined by both deep loyalty and teasing, including their locker-room banter and long-running pranks. What does the novel suggest about the nature of modern male friendships? How does it portray the ways men express vulnerability and support for one another within the traditionally masculine culture of professional hockey?

Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.

1. What is the effect of telling the story as four interconnected novellas rather than one continuous novel? How did this structure shape your experience as a reader?

2. Alexander the doll is a recurring symbol throughout the book. How does its journey from a holiday prank to a honeymoon disaster and finally a baby gift reflect the characters’ changing friendships and stages of life?

3. Hockey shapes nearly every aspect of the characters’ lives. How does the sport strengthen their friendships and sense of identity while also creating pressure within their relationships?

4. How do Kevin and Bruce’s relationship and their advice help Tucker and Sabrina better understand communication, compromise, and shared goals?

5. Garrett and Hannah’s story alternates between their first-person perspectives. How did seeing both sides of the story affect your understanding of Hannah’s secret and the conflict that followed?

6. As a follow-up to the Off-Campus series, how does The Legacy build on or challenge the conventions of sports romance? What, if anything, feels different about following these characters beyond their college years?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. If The Legacy were adapted into a four-episode miniseries, which couple’s novella do you think would make the strongest standalone episode? What about their story would translate particularly well to the screen?

2. The Epilogue ends with Garrett and Hannah receiving Alexander and his new companion, Cassandra. Imagine you’re writing the next scene in this ongoing prank. Who becomes the next target for the haunted dolls, and what kind of chaotic situation do you envision when they arrive?

3. Garrett’s decision to tell his own story and the news that he and Hannah are expecting twins mark an important new chapter in their lives. Imagine a scene one year after the book ends. What new challenges are they facing as parents, and how has Garrett’s decision to speak publicly about his father reshaped his identity as a father?