Literary Fiction · Free kit
Under Story
After the death of their son Silas, mycologist Laurel Salter and physicist Eli Rosen fracture — she flees to Antarctica to wash dishes at McMurdo Station while he chases a strange light in the ice called the Arc. When the Arc proves to be a portal to the Duoverse, where time runs backward, Laurel and Eli step through hoping to undo tragedy. They take the places of their younger selves, age in reverse toward birth, and wait for Silas to be born again — asking how far love will go for one more tomorrow, and what it costs the planet they leave behind.
“We wake up to tomorrow, never yesterday.”
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Plan your meeting
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Craft
- Overall5
- Plot4
- Characters5
- World building5
- Ending4
How it feels
- Spice1
- Tears5
- Surprises4
- Humor1
- Comfort2
What’s in this kit
Everything below is free — open a section, use it at your meeting, or print what you need. No account required.
- Discussion Questions20 book-specific questions labeled warm-up, debate, and deep dive.
- Icebreakers15 fast warm-ups about the reader — not the plot.
- CharactersProfiles, dynamics map, and superlative awards.
- Trivia20 interactive questions from easy to hard.
- Would You Rather25 impossible choices inspired by the book.
- BingoPrintable book-club bingo for reading and live discussion.
- This or That40 rapid-fire choices plus a 60-second speed round.
- Speed DebatesPick a side and defend it against the clock.
- Hosting GuideShopping list, timeline, surprise touch, and wrap-up.
- PrintablesStickers, quote cards, invites, and review sheets.
How to run your meeting
1. Warm up
Start with icebreakers or a quick trivia round.
2. Discuss
Use the labeled discussion questions — warm-up to deep dive.
3. Play & wrap
Would You Rather, bingo, or a speed debate — then rate the book.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Under Story book club kit free?+
Yes. Everything on this page is free — discussion questions, games, trivia, and hosting tips. No account required.
Does this kit discuss child loss and grief?+
Yes. Under Story centers on the death of a child and a marriage undone by grief. Discussion questions, character material, and some games assume readers have finished the novel and may be emotionally heavy. Choose prompts carefully if anyone in your group has recent bereavement; icebreakers stay reader-focused and plot-free.
Does this kit spoil Under Story?+
Yes — discussion questions, trivia, character profiles, and debates include major spoilers (Silas’s death, the Arc, the Duoverse, reverse aging, Laurel Two and Eli Two, and the ending). Finish the book before those sections. Icebreakers and most This or That prompts work as pre-read warm-ups.
What's in the Premium Kit?+
The Premium Kit on Etsy is the full printable pack: discussion guide, character cards, trivia, bingo, games, hosting checklist, and review sheets — ready to print for your meeting.
How long should our Under Story meeting run?+
Plan about 65–75 minutes: 10 minutes of icebreakers, 25–35 minutes of discussion (grief-heavy topics may need pauses), 15 minutes of trivia or Would You Rather, then bingo or a speed debate and wrap-up. Use the Hosting Guide for a minute-by-minute outline.
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