Hunting Adeline

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of gender and/or transgender discrimination, sexual violence and/or harassment, rape, mental illness, child abuse, suicidal ideation and/or self-harm, graphic violence, sexual content, death, physical abuse, and emotional abuse.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. The novel is split into two parts. Which part did you enjoy most, and why?

2. Hunting Adeline is a controversial text because of the graphic depictions of human trafficking. Did you find these sections impactful, unnecessary, or offensive?

3. Many readers prefer Haunting Adeline to the sequel, since the first novel focuses more closely on Zade and Adeline’s developing relationship. Which title did you find to be the most effective?

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

1. Adeline experiences many traumatic events in the text. What events stood out to you as particularly devastating? Why?

2. The novel discusses both The Unique Struggles Facing Women and The Effects of Trauma on Relationships. Did you find either of these themes to be personally relatable? If not, did you find them believable or relevant to contemporary discussions on these topics?

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