The Kiss Quotient

Consent is an important part of every relationship. How does this book model consent? Describe and explain different examples of consent in The Kiss Quotient, as well as any examples in which consent is not given and/or violated.

In what ways does this novel reverse traditionally accepted gender roles and norms?

In The Kiss Quotient, factors outside of the characters’ control impact the way they interact with each other. Describe the cause-and-effect of some of these external factors.

In what ways does Stella resemble other autistic characters you have seen in media? In what ways is she different? How does the author resist stereotypes?

In this novel, the author subverts “traditional” romance and the characters become physically intimate before they bond mentally or emotionally. How does this impact the story’s trajectory?

Both Stella and Michael are surrounded by people who support them despite their concerns and difficulties. Select three secondary characters and describe how they support the main characters.

Several times throughout the novel, Michael emphasizes that he sees Stella as different from his other clients while simultaneously trying to maintain a “professional” relationship. How is Stella different? What does Michael do that makes professionalism difficult?

How do Stella and Michael grow in the novel? How is this growth necessary for the novel’s conclusion?