The book is titled after Matthew and Marissa, the “golden couple.” Explain the significance of this moniker, taking into account themes like The Deceptive Nature of Appearances.

One of the book’s themes is The Risks and Rewards of Rule-Breaking. Explore this theme through one character other than Avery.

The book includes multiple red herrings to take suspicion off Matthew. Explore one of the red herrings and discuss its significance throughout the book. Options include Natalie, Polly, and Skip.