A paranormal school story brings together Arianne’s ability to see the dead, her feelings for Niko, and a Reaper’s code. An accidental loss and its possible consequences put their relationship and Arianne’s survival under pressure.
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"Ever since a near-death experience on the operating table, seventeen-year-old Arianne Wilson can see dead people. Just as she's learned to accept her new-found talents, she discovers that the boy she's had a crush on since freshman year, Niko Clarke, is a Reaper. At last they have something in common, but that doesn't mean life is getting any easier. All while facing merciless bullying from the most powerful girl in school, Arianne's world is turned upside down after Niko accidentally reaps the soul of someone she loves. This sends them both into a spiral that threatens to end Arianne's life. But will Niko break his own Reaper's code to save her? And what would the consequences be if he did?"--P. [4] of cover.
RulesThe available evidence does not establish the book's treatment of this theme. See Confidence & Basis for the evidence gap.ChoiceThe available evidence does not establish the book's treatment of this theme. See Confidence & Basis for the evidence gap.ConsequencesThe available evidence does not establish the book's treatment of this theme. See Confidence & Basis for the evidence gap.
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Social conflictGrief and lossBereavement
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Niko is a Reaper, and the story raises whether he will break his code to save Arianne and what consequences might follow.Provisional readingProvisional: the reviewed evidence does not establish how the book treats this theme. The evidence gap is listed under Confidence & Basis.Provisional: the reviewed evidence does not establish how the book treats this theme. The evidence gap is listed under Confidence & Basis.
Talk about: What should matter most when a rule and someone’s immediate need seem to conflict?
Supernatural premise and story structure
Arianne’s ability to see the dead and Niko’s identity as a Reaper bring a supernatural element into a school-based story that escalates into a personal crisis.Exploratory / explanatoryExploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.Exploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.
How the book presents it: The supernatural premise connects Arianne and Niko and drives the crisis that puts Arianne’s life at risk.
Talk about: How does the Reaper idea change the way you understand the characters’ choices?
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Why It May Be Worth Reading
The central tension links a supernatural rule to personal stakes: Niko may choose whether to break his code, while Arianne faces a threat to her life. This offers a way into talking about choices and consequences.
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What Deserves Attention
The story includes school bullying and the accidental reaping of someone Arianne loves, with the fallout threatening her life. These elements may merit attention if loss, bullying or peril feels difficult for your reader.
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A Conversation Worth Having
If Niko’s code conflicts with helping Arianne, what would you want him to weigh before deciding?
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Reading Approach
You could pause after the crisis develops and ask how the Reaper’s code shapes the characters’ choices. Check in about the bullying and loss as they arise, letting your reader choose whether to talk further.
Confidence & Basis
Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. Only part of the book information was available, so some details remain unconfirmed.
What remains unconfirmed
Reaper’s code and personal choice: Whether Niko breaks the code and what follows are left open in the synopsis.
Supernatural premise and story structure: The synopsis does not describe how the supernatural rules work beyond Niko being a Reaper with a code.
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