1. Hendrix took inspiration from his high school experience to inform MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM. Were there any aspects of the book that you recognize from your own high school experience?

2. The book takes place during the Cold War and era of “satanic panic” when there was a sense that the United States was vulnerable to just about any type of evil. How do you think this historical backdrop affects the behavior of the characters?

3. Music is at the center of Abby and Gretchen's friendship. What ’80s song do you relate most with?

4. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a large part of Abby’s life. In what other ways does ’80s pop culture inform Abby and Gretchen’s friendship?

5. We’re introduced to the friendship between the four girls --- Abby, Gretchen, Margaret and Glee --- fairly early on in the novel. What were your first impressions of the clique?

6. The girls’ decision to drop acid is a turning point in the novel. How do you think this rite of passage affects the girls’ relationships?

7. Abby and Gretchen come from different sides of the tracks. How do you think this affects their relationship as they grow up?

8. Gretchen, while under the influence of the devil, does a lot of terrible things. Which do you think is the worst?

9. Abby is a devoted friend. How far would you go if your best friend was possessed by the devil?