Review: An original take on the role of life and death in the universe---great book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2013
I've read a few Grim Reaper books, but this one is definitely unique. What happens when a girl goes against her people and follows her heart?  This book is an original and refreshing take on the age-old Grim Reaper story, with a twist: the "Grims" must collect lifestones (souls) from humans after their death, which the Grims foresee and which are inevitable.  Or are they?Naomi is a Grim with heart of gold, and she becomes emotionally invested with the children who are going to die soon, and this alone weighs heavy on her.  It was touching and heartbreaking to watch as Naomi wrestled with the idea of going against her directives to interfere with the deaths of the children, and therefore upset the life/death balance of the universe, with potentially destructive consequences.Excellent read, and very heartwarming.