Kill for Me, Kill for You

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• What did you think of the novel’s twist? At what point did you realize Naomi and Ruth were the same person?
• How does this novel differ from the Eddie Flynn novels? How effective is Cavanagh in writing women characters?
• How does this novel compare to other mysteries you’ve read recently? 

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

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

• The novel is driven by strong emotions, such as hate and fear. Reflect on a time when you felt extremely angry at someone. Do you think the intensity of your anger was justified, in retrospect? Why do you think it’s so easy to allow emotions to drive our actions?
• Which of the narrative voices—Ruth, Amanda, or Scott—did you find most compelling? Which was the least compelling?
• The novel centers on a mother hoping to avenge her daughter and a husband trying to protect his wife. Did you feel the lengths they went to were justified? Why or why not?
• Have you experienced loss in your life? How did the novel’s depiction of loss and grief reflect your own experience?

3. Societal and Cultural