Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Have you read other novels by Freida McFadden? How would you compare The Boyfriend to The Housemaid or The Coworker? Would you recommend this novel to someone who enjoys reading psychological thrillers?

2. Thrillers like The Boyfriend typically depend on suspense and unpredictable plot twists. Did you find the plot and conclusion of the novel surprising? Were you invested in finding out who killed Bonnie?

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

1. Tom’s profession as a doctor initially makes him seem reliable and trustworthy. Why do you think that some occupations carry certain associations with them? What is an occupation that you consider to be inherently trustworthy, and one you tend to be suspicious of? Why?

2. Tom grows up witnessing abuse as a child. How does this childhood trauma impact him? Why do you think that childhood experiences are often so formative? Do you believe that someone can recover from childhood traumas without these events having a negative impact on personality development? 

3. Jealousy is eventually revealed as the