50 pages • 1 hour read
Ali HazelwoodBride
Ali HazelwoodFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2024A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Book Club Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. Were you familiar with Ali Hazelwood’s work before reading this novel? How does Bride compare with her previous contemporary romances, such as Check & Mate or The Love Hypothesis?
2. In what ways did the author’s portrayal of vampires and werewolves surprise you? How did the narrative compare to more traditional stories about these creatures?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
1. The framework of the novel suggests that self-acceptance is a necessary factor in finding real love. Do you agree with this outlook? Why or why not?
2. Do the politics in Bride remind you of any practices in today’s society? How does the ascension of leaders in the novel reflect the placement of power in your country?
3. Part of Misery’s journal involves a shift in perspective that recontextualizes her perceived flaws as strengths. Have you ever taken a second look at your own “flaws” in this way? What personal weaknesses might be considered strengths from another angle?
4. Based on the world-building in the novel, would you rather be a vampyre or a were? Explain your choice.
Societal and Cultural Context
Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.
1. How might the factions in this novel be considered a metaphor for real-world divides?
2. What tools and literary devices does the author use to make the novel’s fantastical world resonate in the modern day?
3. How does this novel engage with gender expectations, and how does it subvert them?
Literary Analysis
Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.
1. Compare and contrast the two sibling relationships portrayed in the novel. How are they similar, and how are they different?
2. Consider the use of names in the novel. How does each character reflect or embody their meaning of their name?
3. What might computers symbolize in the narrative? Do they represent different things to different people? If so, how? Explain your reasoning.
4. How does Misery’s exposure to the human world separate her from the other characters?
Creative Engagement
Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.
1. Create a playlist that captures the mood or themes of the book, explaining your reasoning for each choice.
2. Imagine a sequel or continuation of the story. Where do you think the characters would go next?
3. Imagine that you are hosting a peace symposium for vampyres, weres, and humans. What rules would you put in place for the event?
4. If you were to write a sequel from another character’s perspective, which character would you choose, and why?
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