Printable Book Club Questions for It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica

Let’s talk about the significance of the title in relation to the story as a whole.
How did the setting in a secluded lake resort help add tension to the story?
The story features two timelines, one with Reese leading up to the horrific night, and the other with Courtney, following the aftermath of the murders of Emily and Nolan. Why was it important for us to read both of their perspectives?
We learn that Emily and Nolan had an unhappy marriage, which was no secret to the kids. How did their constant arguments impact Reese and her siblings?
When Reese is missing after the murders, who did you suspect at first? Did that change as the story went on?
What were your overall thoughts about Reese, including her struggles and insecurities?
At one point, signs point to Elliot since he was missing the morning of the incident, had blood on his shoes, and had inappropriate photos of Reese. Did you suspect Elliot, or did you think there was a reason for all of those events (which we do eventually learn there was)?
Reese embarks on a liaison with a local man named Daniel, who is much older than her and very dangerous. What role did Daniel serve in the larger narrative?
During the search for Reese, Courtney meets the Mathews, whose daughter, Kylee, disappeared years ago. There’s a lot of focus on this family. Before the reveals, did you wonder why they had such a big role?
Eventually, everything is brought to light. County’s daughter and Emily’s daughter played a prank on Reese, pretending that she could be the long-lost Kylie on a Facebook post. Sam Mathews, her father, sees this and believes it’s real, and goes to get her, murders Emily and Nolan in the process, and takes Reese with him. Joann, the mother, recognizes right away that Reese is not Kylie, and they keep her in the basement to protect Sam. Let’s talk about all these reveals.
We learn that Detective Evans is not innocent and is, in fact, the one who killed Kylie years ago. What did you think about that plot development? Will the truth ever be brought to light?
What happens next for Courtney, Elliot, Reese, Wyatt, Bass, and Mae? Will they ever be able to move forward?