Discussion questions for The Return of Betty Snickerdoodle by Pepper Frost:
- What did you think of the reveal that eccentric Bea is the author behind Betty Snickerdoodle and the super-sweet Treacle Town stories? Were you surprised by her true identity? Why or why not?
- How did you feel about Bea’s decision to write the dark, satirical manuscript that Cash ultimately stole and published? Do you think she made the right choice or not? What could/should she have done differently?
- Discuss Bea and Angela’s relationship. How does Angela help Bea, both personally and professionally? What makes their partnership successful?
- Cash tries to take advantage of Bea’s success for his own gain. Why do you think he does this? Do you sympathize with him at all?
- Bea reveals her identity and origins publicly at the press conference. Do you think this was the right decision? What might she have done differently?
- How does Bea win back her fans after the controversy caused by Cash? Did you find her charm offensive and apology effective?
- What did you think of the themes of reputation, loyalty, greed, and being true to one’s self in the book? How do they drive the plot and characters’ motivations?
- Bea embraces change and her fame at the end. Discuss her evolution as a character throughout the novel. What transforms her perspective?
- What are your predictions for what will happen next in Bea and Angela’s partnership? How will their new projects and ventures turn out?
- What did you find most enjoyable or compelling about this book? Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?
