About This Book
This young adult novel explores themes of grief, immortality, and the dangerous consequences of seeking power over life and death. Sixteen-year-old Ken, reeling from his best friend's death, pays a mysterious woman for a ritual to make him invulnerable. However, his newfound inability to die comes with a terrifying cost, as he discovers the woman's true, sinister motives. It's a suspenseful read that prompts discussion on ethics, loss, and the true meaning of life.
What Parents Should Know
Discussion Prompts
1
If you could be invulnerable, would you choose it? What would be the pros and cons?
2
How does Ken's grief influence his decision to undergo the ritual?
3
What are the ethical implications of the woman's actions?
4
How does the book explore the idea of what it means to truly live if you can't die?
5
What do you think Ken learned about dealing with loss by the end of the story?
