Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
Get ready for a tender and heartfelt reading experience with Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young. This contemporary romance follows Win and Bo as they navigate an unexpected beginning that gently reshapes their ideas of independence, love, and family. This book club guide will help you explore the quiet moments, meaningful conversations, and themes of vulnerability, connection, and chosen family that make this story such a comforting and memorable read.
Discussion Reading Guide- How did you relate to Win’s need to be independent and handle everything on her own? Did your feelings about her independence change as the story progressed?
- How did Win’s limb difference shape her experiences, relationships, and self-perception without becoming the only thing that defines her?
- What was your first impression of Bo, and how did your perception of him evolve throughout the book?
- Do you think Win and Bo’s decision to approach parenting as “friends first” felt realistic? At what moments did it seem most fragile—or most promising?
- What were your thoughts on Win’s decision to keep the baby, and how did the story explore her fears, doubts, and hopes around that choice?
- Which scenes best highlighted healthy communication between Win and Bo, and which moments showed where communication broke down?
- Which secondary character played the most meaningful role in Win’s growth, and why?
- Which small gesture or everyday moment from Bo stood out to you as especially meaningful?
- Which part of Win’s emotional journey toward vulnerability affected you the most?
- Did the pacing of Win and Bo’s relationship feel believable to you? Why or why not?
- If you could give either Win or Bo one piece of advice at any point in the story, what would it be?
- How do you think Win and Bo’s relationship might have unfolded if the pregnancy hadn’t happened?
- How did the book portray the realities of parenthood, including fears, expectations, and practical challenges?
- What does love look like for Win and Bo—both individually and as a couple?
- How did you feel about the ending? Did it meet your expectations, or did it leave you wanting something more?