SuitabookHead over heels
Kate William
- Reading
- Read together or check in afterwards about how the characters handle the wager; the ending and consequences of Jessica’s plan remain unclear.
- Themes
- Romance and first impressions: Bruce and Regina’s relationship surprises their classmates; Jessica doubts it will last. The premise sets others’ expectations against the couple’s relationship, but does not show how the story ultimately treats those expectations.
- A wager with consequences: Jessica bets Lila that the couple will break up and plans to disrupt their happiness. The wager gives Jessica a personal stake in the relationship’s outcome; whether the story criticises or rewards her choices is unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The plot includes romantic dating and a wager about a couple’s breakup.