Out on a Limb

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of illness and ableism.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What were some of your favorite scenes between Win and Bo? Why?

2. Who was your favorite character, and why?

3. How would you compare this book to others by Bonam-Young, like the companion novel Out of the Woods or her debut, Next of Kin? What shared themes or situations do you observe?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. How do you feel about the surprise-baby trope in romance? Did it work for you in this book? Why or why not?

2. Have you had any experience with limb difference, or do you know someone who has experienced limb difference or limb loss? How realistically do you think Bonam-Young portrayed these elements in the novel?

3. Have you experienced a lifelong friendship like Win and Sarah’s? What are some of the benefits of having a friend as close as a sibling?

4. How did you react to the reveal that Bo experienced cancer and had his leg amputated?