If I should die / Amy Plum.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062004031 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 0062004034 (hbk.)
- Physical Description: 405 p. ; 22 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : HarperTeen, c2013.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Sequel to: Until I die. |
Summary, etc.: | "The Parisian revenants have been betrayed by their trusted ally, Violette. Now Vincent is dead and Violette has destroyed his body so that he canot be reanimated. Refusing to give up on her love, Kate searches for a way to reincarnate him in time to prevent an all-out war between the bardia and the numa."--Provided by publisher. |
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Subject: | Paranormal fiction. Love stories. Paris (France) > Juvenile fiction. France > Juvenile fiction. Supernatural > Fiction. Love > Fiction. Paris (France) > Fiction. France > Fiction. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Bibliomation.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Terryville Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Terryville Public Library | T PLU (Text) | 34028146997334 | Young Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Wolcott Public Library | YA PLUM, A. REVENANTS #3 (Text) | 34031124316790 | Young Adult Fiction | Available | - |
BookList Review
If I Should Die
Booklist
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Plum's Revenant trilogy comes to an end, but not without suspense, bloodshed, a horrific zombie war, death, reanimation, and romance. Kate sheds her high-school facade to concentrate on her relationship with the bardia and their war against the numa. But first she must help find a way to rescue Vincent's spirit from the evil Violette, who has tricked him, killed him, and burned his body. Her challenge is to find the funeral urn called a thymiaterion, interpret its seven symbols, and thus unlock the ancient secret to his reembodiment all before Violette absorbs his power permanently. Can she do it? Find out in this swash-buckling final episode with plot twists and unexpected revelations.--Bradburn, Frances Copyright 2010 Booklist
The Horn Book Review
If I Should Die
The Horn Book
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Picking up where Until I Die ended, Kate continues her work with Paris's revenants (the undead) to prevent violence and chaos from over-running the city. The apparent demise of her beloved Vincent is resolved with a clearly signaled twist; the discovery of the mysterious Champion leads to a triumphant ending too derivative of Twilight but perfect for fans of dramatic supernatural romance. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
If I Should Die
Kirkus Reviews
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The Die for Me series about an American teenager involved with undead revenants in Paris concludes. Courageous, loyal Kate mourns not the death, which is a normal occurrence for revenants, but the cremation of her undead boyfriend, Vincent, at the hands of Violette, leader of the evil numa. Vincent can't come back to life if his body no longer exists. Luckily, Kate and Bran, the revenants' healer assistant, unearth a ceremony that might restore him but only if they also can find the ancient, lost equipment necessary. With or without Vincent, the book continues with preparation for battle, then actual battle, with plenty of well-paced tension. Appropriately spaced romantic interludes provide variety. The major plot point is the identity of a prophesied champion, destined to win the battle between good and evil, at least in Paris, for now, and of course, the heroine faces the usual insurmountable odds. Fortunately, this series doesn't take itself completely seriously. Plum includes fairly frequent tongue-in-cheek humor lampooning her own plot--"my safety was at risk because of an evil undead medieval teenager"--which helps lift the book above standard undead fare. Yes, it's the usual mishmash of romance and the supernatural, but the author keeps the narrative moving along at a sprightly pace and handles the suspense well. Formulaic but fun, which makes all the difference. (Paranormal romance. 12 up)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
School Library Journal Review
If I Should Die
School Library Journal
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Gr 9 Up-Surfaced secrets and life-changing discoveries abound in this fast-paced supernatural tale as it barrels toward its exciting, bittersweet conclusion. Bent on stealing powers that evil Violette believes Vincent possesses, she destroys his body, leaving him a drifting spirit. But Vincent is still able to contact his mortal love, Kate, and his revenant kindred (undead beings who spend their immortality sacrificing themselves for others). Kate refuses to lose Vincent forever, so she enlists help from her family, friends, and a supernatural healer. Her quest to find a ritual that could return him to physical form takes her from Paris to a secret antiquity collection in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Meanwhile, Violette, in her quest for power, continues to hunt for the Champion, the revenants' savior. While some readers might figure out the identity of the true Champion before the protagonist does, this doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the story. Backstory fills in the gaps and encourages readers who are new to the trilogy to seek out the first two titles. Tension, danger, and romantic yearning are palpable. Despite fantastical elements, the romance reads realistically. There is some sexual content, but it is not gratuitous. The world-building is solid and unique. Recommend to teens who enjoyed Cassandra Clare's "The Mortal Instruments" series (S & S).-Danielle Serra, Cliffside Park Public Library, NJ (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.