If I should die
Amy Plum
- Reading
- Because this is the trilogy’s third book, consider reading it after the earlier instalments or checking whether you are comfortable joining an ongoing story. You could also discuss how the book handles its flagged violence.
- Themes
- Death and attempted return: Kate searches for a way to reincarnate Vincent after his death and the destruction of his body. The premise makes bereavement and the desire to restore a loved one central, but does not show how the story judges that desire.
- Betrayal and conflict: Violette, described as a trusted ally, has betrayed the Parisian revenants; Kate’s search takes place against the prospect of war between the bardia and numa. Betrayal and the threat of wider conflict shape the stakes, but their presentation does not establish a broader judgement about either group.
- Worth knowing
- Graphic violence and profanity are flagged. Vincent’s death is central to the premise, so loss is also part of the story; how these elements are depicted is unclear.