50 pages • 1 hour read
Lyla SageLost and Lassoed
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Book Club Questions
General Impressions
1. How did the rural, small-town setting impact your experience of the book?
2. Did you find yourself rooting for Gus and Teddy? Did you find the relationship believable and engaging?
3. Have you read other books in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, such as Done and Dusted? How does your knowledge of the previous books inform your reading of Lost and Lassoed?
Personal Reflection and Connection
1. Discuss the key events that lead to Gus and Teddy’s romantic relationship. What moment represents the turning point for them?
2. Analyze the relatability of Gus’s struggle with work/life balance. How does his internalized pressure to succeed on his own without support from others contribute to Sage’s exploration of traditional masculinity?
3. Talk about your own experiences with the Evolution of Relationships in Adulthood.
4. What do you think is the value of giving people a second chance?
5. Have you ever experienced a situation where you felt torn between staying in a familiar place and pursuing a new opportunity? How did your experience compare to Teddy’s?
Societal and Cultural Context
1. How does the story depict the realities of rural living and ranching culture?
2. Discuss Teddy’s experience navigating stereotypical gendered expectations for women, especially regarding marriage and motherhood.
3. Discuss the portrayal of Gus as a single father, particularly in supporting Cam’s pursuit of a law career.
Literary Analysis
1. Analyze the effect of the alternating perspectives on the novel.
2. How do Gus and Teddy’s internal conflicts mirror their external challenges?
3. Discuss the author’s use of romance tropes, such as enemies to lovers and forced proximity.
4. Which minor characters have the most influence on Teddy’s and Gus’s personal growth?
Creative Engagement
1. If this book were adapted into a movie, who should play the roles of Teddy and Gus?
3. Predict what will happen in the next book in the series, focusing on Cam’s story.
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