1. There are several different marriages and serious relationships portrayed in the novel. Which ones do you think will survive for the long haul and why do you think those characters work as a couple?

2. Would you join Priscilla’s book group if you were invited?

3. Priscilla has very specific rules for her book group. Do you agree with her rules or disagree with them? How important are rules in your book group (supposing you are in one)?

4. Is your community like the one that Morgenroth portrays here, with competition over holiday decoration and parties and secrets from your neighbors? Would you characterize your neighborhood as a close community?

5. Do you think that a community in the suburbs is more prone to secrets and competitive nature than a community within a city? Why or why not?

6. Did you relate to Sophie’s fears and concerns about moving out of the city to a suburban environment? Have you made a similar move and were you glad you did?

7. If you are living in a small town or a suburb now, could you imagine yourself living in a large city?

8. Did you figure out who the murderer was before the reveal?

9. How did you feel when you discovered who killed Julia? Did you feel sympathetic to the murderer?

10. What clues does Morgenroth give to the murderer’s identity throughout the novel? Are there false clues that point to others?