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Day 4 - Discussion Questions

16. It seems that one character has so far flown under the radar and yet to me is highly suspicious. The Policeman, Ryan Rodriguez has been in every scene and yet only at the end of this section is he coming under Ellery’s suspicion, I think he may be working alone or in concert with other characters – Why might I be thinking this and who might he be working with?

I thought there was something shady about him but i wasn't convinced he had anything to do with what's going on in town


17. Why did Sarah go missing? She wasn’t in the homecoming court so why her? Is the reason for this the reason Sadie feels so guilty?

I had a feeling that she was kidnapped and Sadie is probably going through some survivors guilt about it.


18. Viv changes her mind about a connection between what happened previously and what is happening now she is quoted as saying “Even if someone was unhinged enough to get away with murder and brag about it five years later, the MOs are completely different” Why do you think she changes her mind and do you think she is right about there being no connection?

I had a feeling that all cases were related somehow. I think Sarah was an outlier as no one is sure what happened to her and Mr Bowman I thought was an accident


19. Everything started after the death of the teacher on the overpass – do you think there is a connection between that and the developing storyline . Do you think Malcolm, Ellery and Ezra will tell someone what they have found out?

I think they're connected. I think they'll tell each other first and then maybe someone... Maybe Rodriguez

Day 3: Chapters 12-19

11. So we've heard from Sadie again! (every time I hear her name she reminds me of Sadie by Courtney Summers and I have to keep reminding myself: wrong book sis)
I wonder if substance abuse is the only thing she struggles with, or if there's more to her. She feels a bit off to me... Is she hiding something, or is that just who she is? Do you think she knows or at least has an idea of what happened to her sister? Why does she not want to talk about Sarah at all, and why did she leave Echo Ridge? Would you have left?... Is she even still at the institute?

I thought there was more going on with her. I don't think she has any idea otherwise she'd be more stable. It might me painful for her to bring it up and talk about it. She'd need support speaking about what happened or could have happened. I wouldn't have left


12. Even though Sadie has hardly ever been back to Echo Ridge, I have a feeling Ellery and Ezra's dad might be from there. Do you think we have met the twins' father by now? Could it be Vance, or Peter, or somebody else completely? (I actually have a theory, and it's neither of the guys I just mentioned lol)

I had that feeling as well. I thought it was Vance


13. Viv has been acting very strangely towards Ellery. What is her problem? Do you think she's jealous of Ellery for getting nominated for Prom Queen, or that she has kind of gotten into their friend group without even trying?

I think she has a hidden agenda. She seems put off by them. I didn't think she was jealous or wanted to be in their friend group.


14. I can't stop thinking about what happened in the past. First Sarah went missing, then years later Lacey vanished and had been found dead shortly after. Do you think Sarah shared the same fate, or is she still out there somewhere? Are their cases related? And then Mr. Bowman has been killed in a hit and run - what a nice introduction to town our twins had here. Do you think this is connected to everything else that's been going on in town, with Daisy and Declan being back, etc.?

I honestly didn't know until the end what happened to Sarah. I did think their cases were related. But Mr Bowman through me off as the other deaths were females and his was the only male. I thought it was connected together some how by a someone or some two people.


15. Just like Viv, Brooke has been acting weirdly as well, but I don't think it has anything to do with Ellery. She seemed worn down when El sat with the girls at lunch, and Mr. Bowman's death seemed to get to her way more than to her peers. Do you think she had anything to do with the hit and run, or maybe was involved with the late teacher? Is this why she was so agitated at the party? Where do you think she vanished to when she slept over at Katrin's the week before but was gone for at least 20 minutes?

I thought it was dealing with his death then maybe some boy drama. At the party I thought she had a secret that would expose the person who murdered the girls and saw something and wanted to tell someone... I wasn't sure where she went off too.

I found a few words and put them in the SS. Do 9 and 8 letter words count?

DQ Day 2: Chapters 6-11

6. It's taken me a bit to understand what's happening in town currently and in the past. Has anyone else struggled or have you caught on well? Do you think the author has set the scene well, or are there improvements/other ways you think would work better?


7. We meet Declan Kelly in this chapter, Malcolm's brother. What are your impressions on him? Do you think he murdered Lacey? Or has anything to do with Sarah's (Sadie's twin) disappearance? The hit and run of Mr Bowman or the threats around town? If not, who do you think is responsible for all of them, or any of them? Do you have any theories so far on the connections of the occurrences? I feel like there's so many suspects and Sadie is definitely hiding something.


8. The Homecoming Court announcements: Did it surprise you that Ellery was nominated for Queen? Why do you think she was 'chosen' as a potential Queen? It's kind of ominous to the Homecoming, isn't it? I feel like Homecoming is where things will go crazy. What do you guys predict will happen?


9. As an Australian, I don't understand the craze around Homecoming. We have Formals which is similar to Homecoming but no one is chosen as a Queen or King. Did you go to a Homecoming in High School, or something similar? What was it like? I went without a boy (too cool for boys back then) and went with one of my girl friends. We had a blast! My aunty actually helped me design my dress and made it for me. It was actually my first introduction on how to dress feminine and like it!


10. It seems like Daisy has been through a lot... Her breakdown in the car and shutting herself in her room. What do you think is going on with her? Do you think she's finally dealing with Lacey's death or do you think something else is going on with her?

DQs Day 1: Chapters 1 to 5

1.) Why are you participating in this BOM? Just for extra Tower Teams points? Because you were interested in/going to read this book anyway? Have you read other words by this author?

Yes for TT but I also wanted to see what this book is about. I read her other book and liked it.

2.) I'm loving Ellery's true crime obsession. Pre-child I used to have the Discovery ID channel (true crime, all the time) on a lot as background. Though I'm thinking this is foreshadowing of not good things to come. What do you think? Have you read any of the crime books mentioned so far?

I think she'll play a part in solving the hit and run and be caught in the middle of it too. I don' think I have read any of the books so far

3.) Characters, first impressions. What do you think of Ellery & Ezra? Sadie, and the fact they refer to her by her first name and not 'Mom'? Malcom & Katrin? Familial relations seems to be a central theme to this book and specifically sibling relationships. There's been several twin references and references to other sibling relationships (Declan, Daisy, Lacey's siblings, etc). Do you think these types of ties will play into the main story line?

I like Ellery. Ezra I'm not sure about yet. I feel like his voice hasn't been captured yet. Malcolm and Katrin I am liking so far. Their relationship isn't new but I like it

4.) This book is set in a small town and that type of atmosphere has been highlighted strongly during the set-up of the story. However, it isn't really the bucolic small town setting being highlighted by the author, but the everyone is in everyone else's business and will judge the crap out of your entire family if given the chance. What do you think of small towns? Would you like to live in one (or do you already)?

Man I hate people being in my business. Just let me be. I don't like the feeling of being watched or judged on how I am progressing with life. It's a weird mindset and I wish I didn't have it. I live in the city and I am friendly with my neighbours

5.) I loved the epitaph of Mr. Bowman's tombstone.
"Tell me and I forget
Teach me and I may remember
Involve me and I learn"
What did you think about it? Do you agree with the statement? And why do you think there has been such a focus on a seemingly sad, but random hit and run?

Yeah I agree with the quote! It's definitely me! I think there's a focus because he helped teens with their lives. Teachers can change the direction a teen is going in life and can really have an impact. I still remember moments I had with my teachers and how they've changed my way of thinking or behaving. I don't think it was random though

Hey captains.. on card 1 for my book 'Heartbreak Hotel' row 20... there's information there that I didn't put it and I think is for Tammie, for 'Princess', 'Woman', 'Queen', 'Deluxe'

'deluxe' definitely isn't used in the book

I also think we could use fat as another word for obese... I added in a sentence into that book

Day 1 DQs

1. At the very beginning we are hit with a chilling image and as Officer Marius is descending into the basement looking for one of the little girls he "...becomes aware of the room. Glancing around, he realizes what it's been used for. He's disgusted." What do you think this room was used for?

I thought it was used as a room for torture and sexual abuse. Hope not


2. We get brief look at what happens to Laura before Thulin and Hess get called out to the scene. While looking over the body and the garden Thulin notices a chestnut doll and has an odd reaction to it. "It's a simple doll consisting of two spheres and four sticks, but briefly, for some reason she can't explain, it makes Thulin's heart stop." Why do you think she had a strong reaction? Could it be a repressed memory?

She's definitely seen it before. It could be a repressed memory


3. Speaking of Thulin and Hess. I'm a bit put off by the both of them. Thulin seems to think homicide is boring and Hess just seems to not give a flying rat's behind about anything. What do you think of our MCs so far?

I like Thulin. Hess I'm not so sure about yet


4. Then we have Rosa and Steen, the parents of Kristine who is missing and presumed dead. They each have a different way of handling their grief. Rosa has thrown herself into her work as a politician and Steen is drowning his sorrows in alcohol. As a parent it's really hard to imagine losing a child. How do you think you would handle losing your child? Do you think their reactions are typical for parents who have lost a child?

Honestly I don't know. I don't have children and it's too much to imagine for me. I think they're definitely typical. One is focusing on what happened and the other one is trying to move on/keep going and learn how to deal with it or just avoiding dealing with it.

5. Do you think Kristine Hartung is still alive? Or is it a cruel joke being played on her parents? Why or why not?

I think she's alive...

Oooh yeah I like it too! Might ask for it for Christmas

Linda wrote: "ღ Tina ❣ wrote: "Guys, has anyone seen this or have this?
https://www.beentheredonethat.shop/pr...
I kinda want it. I think the g is for..."

Trueeee! I think I'd finish it first but that could take years with the rate I'm going.

Where did you get yours from?

Guys, has anyone seen this or have this?
https://www.beentheredonethat.shop/pr...
I kinda want it. I think the g is for goodreads ratings

I volunteer for DQ for invidia

Guys I got selected to do DQ for Two Can Keep a Secret
Join in if you can!

I’m happy with my day

I’ll update everything later tonight. I’ve been busy with uni, work being sick and reading this week

No as I don’t have KU and I don’t want to spend money to buy it

Ambi wrote: "ღ Tina ❣ wrote: "I've put for what person 2 wore in story 1"

Tina the book has to have clothing in the title not cover. Sorry, if that wasn't clear."

Thanks Ambi. I somehow missed that. I'll keep looking for books

I might listen to but I can't finish it this round. It's one of the bad books

Also, the NBRC backroom book is up! It's . It's free on Kindle Unlimited but not free to buy - $8AUD

I've put for what person 2 wore in story 1

Tammie wrote: "Tina and Midu...please see SS for conflict...both involve putting read date on your TT shelf please.

Thanks"

All done Tammie

Defs a red dress!