Corky's unexpected message changes Olivia's life. Did you believe she should respond to him? Why or why not?

Is it ever too late for a second chance? What determines whether a second chance is worth taking?

Does forgiveness mean forgetting, or can we forgive someone while still carrying the consequences of what happened?

Which do you think is more important to Olivia: finding Corky again or finding herself again?

What does the novel suggest about reinventing yourself later in life?

Is Olivia driven more by hope, nostalgia, curiosity or unfinished business?

What do you think draws Olivia and Corky back towards one another after so much time apart?

Do you think people genuinely change, or do they simply become better versions of themselves?

Were you hoping for Olivia and Corky to reconnect, or did you think the past should remain in the past?

What does the book say about the importance of female friendship, particularly during periods of change and uncertainty?

Do you think a good friend should always support your decisions, or should they challenge you when they think you're making a mistake?

Which is more valuable in a friendship: honesty or loyalty? Can you have one without the other?

What does the novel suggest about resilience? Is resilience about moving on, or learning to live differently with what has happened?

Olivia finds herself reconsidering her career and her identity. Why can major life changes sometimes make us reassess what we really want?

Does the book suggest that reinvention is easier when life forces us into it, or when we consciously choose it?

• How does the isolation of lockdown influence Olivia's decision to reconnect with Corky?

• Do you think Olivia would have responded to Corky's message in the same way under normal circumstances?

• Lockdown gave many people time to reflect on their lives. What does Olivia discover about herself during this period of reflection?

How much of Olivia's story is driven by fate, and how much by her own choices?

Do you believe people come into our lives for a reason, or do we create meaning from the relationships we have?

The story asks us to consider the paths not taken. How important are the “what ifs” in shaping our understanding of our own lives?

If you were Olivia, would you have replied to Corky's message?

Do you think Olivia fell back in love with Corky, or with the possibility of the life they might have had?

Who changed more throughout the story — Olivia or Corky?

If you were Wingman, what advice would you have given Olivia?

Which character did you understand most, and which did you find most difficult to understand?

Did the story change your view of second chances?

The title Echoes That Start suggests that something from the past can create a new beginning. What do you think the title means in relation to Olivia's journey?

If you could ask Olivia one question at the end of the book, what would it be?

What do you think Olivia's next chapter looks like?