To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Make an argument: Was Lara Jean right in keeping the secret of her feelings for Josh from her sister? If yes, why? If no, what should she have done differently?

Analyze the significance of motherhood throughout the novel. Which characters enact mother roles? In what ways does the loss of their mother unite the Song girls?

Consider the ending of the novel. In your opinion, were all the lies and conflict worth it? Or, despite the outcome, would you argue that Lara Jean and Peter should not have lied to begin with?

The novel is told from Lara Jean’s point of view, so Margot is very much put on a pedestal, but Margot is a young woman trying to figure out her life while leading her family because her mother died. Under pressure and committed to making her best life, Margot sees the world differently than her sisters. Consider the story from Margot’s point of view and write a creative retrospective piece through Margot’s eyes: How would Margot see Lara Jean? Kitty? Josh? What is Margot’s side of the story?

Letter-writing was the only way people could communicate before modern technology made people so easily available to one another. Write an essay in which you analyze the symbolism of letters in the novel. How does letter-writing in the context of this modern story contribute to the romance sub-genre?

Analyze the role of men in Lara Jean’s life. What significance does Dr. Covey have in the development of the plot? What significance does Josh have on Lara Jean’s character development? What role does Peter Kavinsky perform in Lara Jean’s story?

Consider your own experience in school. Which character in the novel, central or secondary, do you relate to the most? Explain your understanding of that character and how their story resonates with yours.

Analyze the use of the first-person narration in this novel. In what ways does Lara Jean’s voice grant the novel authenticity? In what ways does this narration style limit the plot?