1. Which character did you identify with the most? And why?
2. What did you think of the way Abby handled the situation with Piper? What would you have done differently?
3. Were you surprised by the paternity test results? Do you think Abby should forgive Donnie for the affair? Why or why not?
4. Our life experiences can greatly impact the choices we make, and both Sage and Flynn struggled with misconceptions formed by painful situations in their pasts. In what ways did you see them grow over the course of the story?
5. After the death of Flynn’s brother, Flynn and his parents grieved in different ways. What advice would you give to each of them to help with the healing process?
6. Verna tells Abby that forgiveness isn’t a weakness, it’s a sign of great strength. Do you agree? Why or why not?
7. Do you think Flynn should feel guilty over what happened to his brother? Why or why not?
8. What do you think of Sage and Flynn’s new business venture? If The Unbound Bookshop really existed, would you like to visit?
9. Sage felt a stronger connection to Flynn when she discovered he’d read her favorite book. Why do you think she reacted that way? Do you think books have the ability to connect people on a deeper level? Why or why not?
10. Grandma Shirley tells Sage that being single is a blessing for many reasons, but so is finding your person and going through life together as a team. Do you agree with this statement? How would you describe the blessings of being single versus the blessings of being married?
11. If you had to create a time capsule similar to the one Flynn’s brother made, what would your letter say? And what item would you choose to include?
12. What do you think is the main theme of the novel? And why?
As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the story. You can email your responses (or ask your own questions) at hello@rachaelbloome.com or post them in my private Facebook group, Rachael Bloome’s Secret Garden Book Club.