Too Late

Asa is such a sinister figure that it is jarring when Sloan compares Luke to him, claiming that they’re the same. Why does she put them in the same category at different times?

Why does Sloan decide to include Asa’s favorite recipes in her cookbook? How does this decision relate to her experience as a survivor of abuse?

Stephen unexpectedly bonds with Luke during their visit. What is the significance of this scene?

Asa is charming enough to win Sloan over when they first meet. Why does he manipulate her into loving him and staying with him, when he has the ability to genuinely charm her at first? Does he prefer to be manipulative, or is he unable to resist? Support your answer with textual evidence.

Discuss the relationship between Sloan and Luke. How does it differ from Sloan’s relationship with Asa? How does it contribute to her growth throughout the novel?

Hoover gives Asa more backstory than the other characters, even Sloan and Luke. What is the purpose of providing so much insight into a character who evolves so little?

Too Late is part of the “new adult” genre, which tends to focus on sexuality, abuse, depression, and violence to a greater extent than most Young Adult fiction. Is the new adult label useful in describing a book like Too Late? Why or why not?

Why does Sloan forgive Asa at his funeral? Is her forgiveness genuine or pro forma? Support your answer with textual evidence.