Crush
Jeff Gottesfeld
- Reading
- Read a little together at first, then ask what Ronette’s choices mean to the reader. This can open conversation without assuming how the new connection develops.
- Themes
- A breakup and a new encounter: Ronette remains hurt after a separation from Jayson and is firm that she has not changed her mind; she then meets someone new. Ronette’s firm decision and continuing hurt place her feelings at the centre of this relationship storyline.
- Romance, reflection and college life: The novel combines romance, confessional elements and college adventures in a story centred on Ronette’s relationships and student life. These elements indicate a blend of personal reflection and student-life storytelling rather than a single-mode romance.
- Worth knowing
- Ronette is still hurting after a relationship ends, and the story includes romantic elements. These may prompt a conversation about breakups or changing feelings.