The Cousins

When Milly learns that her uncle Anders was involved in bad business deals, Allison tells Milly that only a fool would trust Anders. How does this comment hint at what Anders did in the summer of 1996?

Think about Jonah’s first appearance in chapter 3. What clues does McManus provide that Jonah isn’t who he says he is?

How does Aubrey begin to find her voice on Gull Cove Island? In what ways does she go outside of her comfort zone?

Archer is considered the “most innocent” of the Story siblings and had no role in Kayla’s or Matt’s deaths. How is his attitude around disinheritance different from that of his siblings?

Donald Camden doesn’t banish the Story grandchildren from the island outright. Instead, he tries to lure them away with a different employment opportunity. Why?

When the Story grandchildren see Gull Cove Island for the first time, stormy-gray clouds hang over the island. Why does the author include this imagery? What could these clouds represent?

Consider the relationship that Aubrey has with her father. How is it different from the relationship she develops with her uncle Archer?

Even though Jonah wasn’t a Story after all, he still develops an almost-familial love for Milly, Aubrey, and Archer. Why does he grow close to them instead of removing himself from the situation once he is discovered?