1. Daphne says, “Something else has always called the shots in my life...” How does this set up the conversation about destiny versus choice throughout the novel.

2. Hugo is one of the most important people in Daphne’s life. How does their relationship change over the course of the novel? How does Hugo contribute to Daphne’s understanding of happiness for herself?

3. How does Daphne dating Jake differ from the versions of her with previous men? How does she change over the course of their relationship and for what reasons?

4. When Jake asks Daphne to move in with him, what does Daphne’s reaction tell us about what this next step in the relationship means for her? What are the factors that make her want to say yes, or say no?

5. There’s a major twist in the novel regarding Daphne’s health. Why do you think the author decided to introduce the twist where she did, and how does it contribute to the larger message of the novel? 

6. Why do you think Daphne felt she had to keep her health condition and her slips of paper a secret? Why does she ultimately decide to divulge the information?

7. What was your reaction when Jake tells Daphne, “I feel for (Hugo), Daphne...It’s not his fault he’s still in love with you.”?

8. Similarly to Daphne, Jake brings his own baggage into their relationship. How does Jake’s past affect his relationship with Daphne?

9. Why do you think Hugo wrote Jake’s expiration date? Did this affect your thoughts about the ongoing theme of destiny versus choice?

10. Were you surprised at the ending? Who would you have preferred Daphne to end up in a relationship with?

11. Anyone brave enough to share their love story?