What are the themes of the book? How are the themes expanded throughout the novel? 

How are the characters distinguished from each other? Give some examples, other than physically, how they are different yet still remain friends.

Chester is the odd-man out. Why do you think he is able to stay in the group and eventually flourish? What about Chester was either endearing or annoying?

Why do you think Carrie chooses to keep all of her secrets? Why wouldn’t she share anything with Nessa?

Which character did you like best? How did the author lead you to that decision?

Which character did you like least? How was this achieved?

The novel is written in dual-timeline. Do you think this was an effective technique to tell Carrie’s story? Why?

How is tension created throughout the novel?

Were there any chapter beginnings or endings that made you keep reading? Why?

The setting of Sleepy Hollow is treated like a character in the story. If you live or have lived there, how did you feel as a reader having that familiarity with names and places? How did you feel if you were not familiar with the area?

If you are unfamiliar with the area, did you develop any curiosity about the town and its legends? How do you think the legends grabbed hold of the town?

Were you surprised and/or satisfied by the ending?

What are your questions?