Discussion Questions

  • Do you think Becca made the right decision about Tom?
  • Do you think Paul had a relationship with Samantha? Why or why not?
  • If you had been in Rebecca’s position, would you have believed Paul or Sarah about the party?
  • Who do you think the ghost was in Salem?
  • How do you feel about Tom and his feelings for Heather? For Rebecca?
  • Do you think Becca will end up in Salem or New York, and why?
  • Will Becca and Rob end up staying together? Why or why not?
  • Ultimately who do you think helped who the most in the end, given that friendship and healing are central themes in the book?
  • Healing versus Western Medicine – What do you think is the message regarding this in the novel?
  • What does Becca’s mother mean when she says to “have faith?” How is this different than belief?
  • How does having faith enable one to let go?