Printable Book Club Questions for Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand

This story features a bit of a fantasy aspect—focusing partly on Vivi’s initial journey to the Beyond. What did you think about those sections and how the ‘Beyond’ was depicted?
Why was Martha chosen as her ‘Person’?
Vivi is granted three nudges that change the outcomes on earth. She uses these nudges to help each of children. Did she choose wisely with how she used her nudges?
If you were granted three nudges, who would you use them on?
Each of the three children have plenty of problems from Willa’s miscarriages to Carson out of control partying to Leo not fully admitting who he truly is. In addition, the three siblings aren’t very close at all. How did their mother’s sudden death impact the direction of their lives?
Beyond Vivi and the children, the novel also focuses on Vivi’s ex-husband JP and his girlfriend Amy. Did you feel it was necessary to follow Amy’s journey as well?
Vivi is a bestseller author and her last novel is published after her death. Why did Vivi decide to write a story inspired by her high school romance?
We also find out Vivi’s secret—she lied about a pregnancy so that Brett wouldn’t leave her behind. Why did Vivi lie to Brett?
What are your thoughts about the budding romance between JP and Savannah?
Leo is gay and it turns out he was in love with his best friend Cruz all along. Let’s discuss Leo embracing his sexuality.
While many people believed that Cruz hit Vivi as he was the one to find her, we eventually learn that it was actually Leo’s girlfriend Marissa that hit Vivi and fled the scene. What did you think about this reveal?
What happens next for all three children?
Vivi is very similar to the author, Elin Hilderbrand. Why do you think the author decide to write a story that featured a character like her?
This novel covers fate and how things are pre-determined (with maybe some nudges along the way). Do you believe in fate?
How does Golden Girl compare to Elin’s other novels?