68 pages 2 hours read

Gretchen McNeil

#MurderTrending

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Essay Topics

1.

Consider the book’s title, #MurderTrending. How does it relate to the book’s contents? In what ways does the title foreshadow the story and themes?

2.

Dee Guerrera describes herself as an average teenager but manages to take down the Postman and Alcatraz 2.0 with just a little help from her friends. Do you think Dee is a believable character? Why or why not? Who is your favorite character in the novel? Why are they your favorite?

3.

McNeil uses a lot of popular-culture allusions and references in the story. Which allusions, if any, enhanced your understanding of the story and/or the themes? Pick two allusions and explain how they contribute to the impact of the novel.