Oblivion: A Nevermore Book

Gr 9 Up—The final book of this paranormal trilogy finds Isobel traveling back into the dream world, hopefully for the last time, to save her beloved Varen. Readers were introduced to this grim and dangerous alternate reality in Nevermore (2010) and Enshadowed (2012, both S. & S.). Isobel's experience gained from her past dream world encounters allows her to manipulate what she sees and feels as Life and Death blend together. "The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?" Readers will question the idea that love could conquer death. The "Poe-etic" aspect of this series is seamlessly featured in Creagh's final installment, incorporating Edgar Allan Poe's life, poems, and troubles into Isobel and Varen's story. Readers are on the edge of their seat throughout the battles with Lilith and the Nocs (the series' villains). The secondary characters, such as Gwen and the protagonist's family members, contribute to the emotional impact of the dream world plight for the pair.