In anticipation of her birthday, Eddie hopes, “I better not get any shitty-ass pink balloons” (166). Do you agree or disagree with Joel’s decision to present her with pink balloons anyway? Does this choice ignore Eddie’s autonomy or prioritize her healing?

How does Kel and Caulder’s relationship speak to the importance of human connection in managing Grief and Loss?

Do you find Kel and Caulder’s decision to dress as Julia’s cancerous lungs for Halloween inappropriate? Why or why not?