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Synopsis
After being forced to destroy the twisted and diseased soul of her mother, known in the Never as the White Lady, Wendy must guide the spirits of the dead into the afterlife all by herself, while across town her best friend Eddie lies in a coma, his soul mysteriously separated from his body.
Is Reaper appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A YA paranormal fantasy about a teen who guides spirits to the afterlife while dealing with her mother's death and her best friend's coma. Contains moderate supernatural violence and themes of death and grief.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the supernatural world-building and the heroine's struggle with grief while shouldering impossible responsibilities.