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Returns and Exchanges by Kayla Rae Whitaker

Returns and Exchanges

A Novel

by Kayla Rae Whitaker
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  • May 19, 2026, 432 pages
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  1. Which character's perspective did you enjoy reading the most? Who was the most relatable character to you?
  2. How is Josiah and Sam's upbringing different from Benny and Birdie's? How does this shape who they become as adults?
  3. Why do you think Fred strives so much to join the upper echelons of society? Beyond the material benefits of wealth, why is success so important to him?
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  1. How does the author develop themes of identity and belonging throughout the narrative?
  2. What role does the setting play in shaping the characters' decisions and relationships?
  3. Discuss how the ending reframes the events of the story. Were you surprised?


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