51 pages • 1 hour read
Opal ReyneA Soul to Keep
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Reyne engages with a variety of folklore and mythological traditions in her world-building. Research some of the folklore elements of A Soul to Keep. What are the similarities and differences between the original tales and Reyne’s interpretations?
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Community, or lack thereof, is a key piece of the narrative. Explore the different communities present in the novel, including Reia’s village, the demon town, and Jabez’s home world. How do these communities impact those who live within them and those community members deem to be “other”?
