The Mistake

Examine the portrayal of masculinity through the four hockey housemates: Logan, Garrett, Dean, and Tucker. How does each teammate display masculinity? What do these characters say about masculinity as a whole?

Does the resolution of Logan’s conflict through his father’s external decision support or undermine his character development regarding The Conflict Between Familial Duty and Personal Aspiration?

The Mistake is heavily defined by New Adult romance conventions, such as the need to adjust to life away from home and the beginnings of adult relationships. In what ways does the novel adhere to these genre expectations, and where does it subvert them?

Analyze the narrative function of Grace’s six-item list of romantic tasks for Logan. How does the list transcend its more obvious use as a plot device?

How do the contrasting symbolic settings of the water tower and the family garage represent the different elements of Logan’s upbringing? How do they compare to Grace’s experiences in the park?

The guide identifies Ramona as Grace’s foil. Explore the parallel character arcs of Grace and Ramona, How does Ramona inform a reading of Grace’s desire for agency?

Trace the evolution of physical intimacy between Logan and Grace. How does Kennedy use their sexual encounters, from the initial flawed hookup to their emotionally significant first time having sex, to chart the progression of their relationship?

Logan’s emotional turmoil is initially rooted in his infatuation with Hannah Wells, the protagonist of the series’ first book, The Deal. How does Hannah’s confrontation with Logan link the two novels, and why is this link significant to the Off-Campus series, broadly?