You Said She Died Book Club Questions

Some books stay with you long after you close the cover. Here are some book club questions to share and discuss. Enjoy!

1. Do you understand why Amina lied about her mother’s death?

2. Although Melanie was wrong, do you understand why she, her sister, and cousin jumped Amina?

3. If your friend lied about a parent’s passing, would you forgive them if they explained?

4. What is the damage silence caused throughout the book, and where did it give peace?

5. What would you have done differently if you were Amina? Or Melanie?

6. Do you think Amina would have sought out therapy or justice without Theo?

7. Where was Amina using sex as a coping mechanism vs. enjoying the experience with Theo?

8. Which scene or line from the book hit you the hardest, and why?

9. How did your opinion of Melanie (or Theo, or Amina’s mother) change over the course of the book?

10. Did the ending feel hopeful, realistic, or something else? What would you want to see next for these characters?