1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• How did you emotionally respond to Emma Blair’s primary romantic conflict? Which parts of Emma’s story were most surprising or engaging to you, and why?
• What other contemporary romance novels does One True Loves remind you of? What distinguishes this novel from others in the same genre?
• What did you find most inviting about Emma’s story? Which portions of her story were frustrating, and why?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

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

• How did you respond to the revelation that Jesse Lerner is still alive? Would you have chosen to be with Sam Kemper instead of reuniting with Jesse as Emma does?
• How did you interpret Emma, Sam, and Jesse’s love triangle? What is the novel implying about soulmates, true love, and new relationships, and do you agree?
• Consider the ways that Emma changes after Jesse’s presumed death. Do you agree with the novel’s implication that heartbreak can facilitate healing?
• Sam and Jesse bring out different sides of Emma. Do you believe that different romantic partners can draw out different facets of a person’s identity?
• How do you understand Emma’s relationship with her sister, Marie Blair? Do sibling or family relationships inform how you see yourself the way they inform Emma’s self-perception?

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