Discussion Questions for Week One

5/17/2021

Happy Monday and welcome to the first discussion post for Star Crossed!

We will post discussion questions on Monday, for the next four weeks, but feel free to comment anytime during the week! We hope these questions will be fun, interesting, and spark some discussion. You can also share your favorite scene, line, or question of your own from the week's reading. We are excited to discuss the book with you!

We also will be posting throughout the week, book recommendations, crafts, etc., that we think go along with the book, so check back throughout the week!

Questions for Week One:
Do you think Nick reads too much into his horoscope?

Do you think it's right for Justine to mess with the horoscopes for her own personal gain? What do you think the consequences of her actions will be?

Have you ever made a serious decision based on your horoscope?

Share your thoughts with us!

12 Comments

Lisa

5/19/2021 02:04:35 pm

I do think that Nick reads too much into his horoscope. It looks like he takes what the horoscope says and makes it more complicated than what it really is. I don't think I could let my horoscope tell me whether or not I should get back together with someone. It's all based on your heart and how much your willing to work at the relationship.

I also don't think that it is a good idea for Justine to mess with the horoscopes. I don't think she is taking into account how it might mess with other peoples lives. Not only this, but she is taking a huge risk at losing her dream job. Is that really worth it?

Sarah Muhlestein

5/23/2021 05:46:15 pm

I guess it boils down to which is more important to her: the chance at love or her career. I agree that it’s a huge risk but others have risked more for the chance at love. We will just have to wait and see jow it all works out for her in the end!

Lisa

5/24/2021 10:39:42 am

I can't see myself risking much for love, I'm a worry wart when it comes to money. I would rather make sure I am financially secure and then take the plunge. I hope Justine isn't making a huge mistake!

Sarah Muhlestein

5/24/2021 08:24:28 pm

Lisa: I don’t think I would have done that either. I am also more of a logical thinker and rule follower. But I have watched enough romance movies to know that some people (at least in Hollywood haha) do risk everything for love.

Margaret

5/22/2021 12:29:21 am

I think Nick reads a lot more into his horoscope than he should..it's usually just a vague plot that might fit everyone's life if you overanalyze it enough...and if Justine had left the horoscopes alone b to be published as they were written she probably would have gotten a phone call or two from Nick by now since he would have seen some gold pushes toward Justine and not his old girlfriend! I have enjoyed this book so far and hope it keeps on with this story and doesn't become too overbearing with the horoscopes!

Sarah

5/23/2021 05:41:37 pm

I have never met anyone who takes their horoscopes as seriously as Nick. Do you think anyone in real life takes it as seriously as he does?

Lisa

5/24/2021 10:34:52 am

I have never met anyone who takes their horoscope that seriously either, honestly I kind of hope nobody does. That's like playing with fire.

Nicole

5/22/2021 09:25:06 am

I think it's crazy to make big decisions based on horoscopes. I think sometimes they could be used as another form of getting advice. Like when you talk things through with someone more to get an understanding of what you really want.

Justine isn't thinking about how messing with the horoscopes is going to mess with so many other people because she doesn't take them seriously and thinks most people are like herself rather than like Nick, something we all do. It's crazy to risk her job, though, when she could have easily made things happen with Nick if she just gave him a little encouragement rather than trying to orchestrate things so that he has to be the one to make the first move. I think she feels that if she doesn't put herself out there then she isn't risking being rejected.

Also, I love that she edits everything. I definitely do it in my head, and have been tempted to make adjustments to signs and things before, but I never actually have.

Sarah Muhlestein

5/23/2021 05:38:32 pm

I like your point that horoscopes should be used as just another form of advice that helps you better understand what you truly want. I think it’s never a good idea to put all of your eggs in one basket. You should use various tools, such as your brain, heart, advice from trusted loved ones, advice from experts, etc., to make your big life decisions. Basing all of your decisions on one factor can get you into trouble in the long run.

Lisa

5/22/2021 02:25:24 pm

I totally agree!! If Justine had left it alone, Nick probably would have called, but she should have also left her number too. She even realizes later on that she never gave him her number, but still doesn't give it to him the next time she sees him so then Nick thinks she's not interested. Once again, with the overthinking on his part and yes Nick doesn't have to make the first move. Even if Justine wasn't interested, they are friends aren't they? There is nothing wrong with calling a friend.
I also agree that Horoscopes are another way of getting advice, kind of like having your fortune told. For fun once when I was in High School, I called one of those toll-free numbers for fortune tellers and asked them if I should persue the boy I had a crush on and they told me that I should and they saw great things between us. Boy were they wrong!!! I see reading your horoscope as the same thing. I just truly don't believe in them.

With every horoscope that Justine changes, it seems that Nick is getting farther and farther away from her. It is kind of interesting on how it is affecting other peoples lives too. Just from reading this book and seeing the influence of what a horoscope could do to someone's decision, I don't think I could ever base a important decision on it, even if dared to!!

Sarah

5/23/2021 04:59:59 pm

I agree! Justine is causing more harm for herself than good with changing the horoscopes. The original horoscopes would have worked in her favor all on their own. It is interesting though to see the ripple effect of how her horoscopes are effecting the lives of others.

Lisa

5/24/2021 10:46:01 am

I do think that everything would have worked out better too if she just left them alone. But I also don't really understand some of the horoscopes that Leo puts out. He speaks in riddles!!

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