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10. You could say that Piper is saved by some new friends she makes. Discuss the sacrifices her friends make, and the role of friendship in the novel overall. Has a friend ever saved your life?
11. Piper is, above all, a mother grieving for her lost daughter. How central is Hailey to the novel? How does this exploration of a mother’s grief compare to similar stories you might have read?