Printable Book Club Questions for Girl in the Rearview Mirror by Kelsey Rae Dimberg

The story starts off at a political event for Senator Martin. This is where we meet Finn, Amabel, Phillip, Marina, Bryant and the Senator. How did this first chapter set the stage for what was to come?
Finn becomes attached to the Martin family. Why do you think she was so drawn to them? What did you think of her dynamic with both Phillip and Marina?
Finn is dating Bryant but yet she puts on somewhat of an act for him. She is vague about both her past and also family. What did you make of their relationship? Do you think Bryant ever did care about her or was he simply using her to get closer to the Martins?
Did you think that Iris and Phillip had an affair or did you think she was bluffing at first? How would have the story played out differently if she went to the Martins directly after Iris reached out?
Do you think Finn had a crush on Phillip? At any point, did you expect them to get involved in an affair?
There are two backstories that are very relevant to the storyline. The first is Phillip’s car crash in college that killed his ex-girlfriend. Do you think he was drunk or high and the Senator covered it up? Is that a reason why Phillip seems somewhat indebted to his father?
The second backstory is learning about Finn’s background and her true name. What was the significance of her changing names from Natalie to Finn? Let’s discuss the tragic boating accident in high school that killed her friend Erica.
Finn feels she grew up without a loving family—her mother seemed more interested in her brothers and stepfather so Finn was kind of left alone for the most part. Let’s now talk about how Finn first tried to find a family with Erica and her parents and then with the Martins. How did her affection for the Martins cloud her decision making?
We now have to talk about the tragedy – Amabel drowns in her family’s pool. Did you at all suspect foul play or did you think it was an accident?
Why couldn’t Finn let go—why do you think she went on this mystery solving mission to find out more about Iris? What were some of the most surprising aspects that she discovered?
What did you make of her dynamic with Guy? Why was she drawn to him?
The big reveal in the end is the Senator’s action, or inaction, to save poor Amabel. How could he have knowingly let that happen? What did you make of all of this?
In the end, Phillip and Marina adopt a child and they stay connected with the Senator. Were you surprised by this? Why or why not?
What does Finn’s future look like? Will she ever truly get away from the Martins?