Pen Pal

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of graphic violence, sexual content, physical abuse, and emotional abuse.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What was your final impression of the novel? How did you feel about the twist at the end of Inferno? Were you surprised by the revelation that Kayla was a ghost all along?

2. Were there any moments in the novel you found difficult to believe or had a hard time fitting into the supernatural “rules” of the story? Why or why not?

3. How does Pen Pal compare to other dark romances you have read? If you have read other works by J.T. Geissinger, like her Queens and Monsters or Morally Gray series, how does Pen Pal compare to those?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Kayla’s journey is emotional and filled with hesitations and releases, such as her guilt over sleeping with Aidan after Michael’s supposed death or her fulfillment from her sexual and romantic relationship with Aidan. Which of these moments resonated most with you? Why?

2. The novel relies on a specific understanding of death, the afterlife, and spirits.