SuitabookThe Allegra Biscotti collection
Olivia Bennett
- Reading
- Read together or check in after the opening opportunity: ask what Emma wants from designing, apart from being noticed, and let the book’s later events shape the discussion.
- Themes
- A secret identity: Emma invents Allegra Biscotti, a persona described as more worldly, sophisticated and bold than Emma, to pursue a magazine feature. The premise sets up a contrast between Emma’s private self and the image she creates, but does not establish whether the story approves of this choice.
- Opportunity and competing commitments: Emma’s design opportunity coincides with school, friends and a new crush, leaving her to juggle these parts of her life. The setup highlights competing demands, without showing how Emma prioritises them or whether any relationship is harmed.
- Worth knowing
- Pay particular attention to emotional intensity.