Bring them back
A loved one dies and life just isn't the same without them. Why not bring them back?
This a list of books where someone is brought back from the dead in an attempt to deal with unbereable grief. Suggestions are very welcome!
⚠️ WARNING: The resurrection theme might be a spoiler for the books included, so tread with caution
created by arananas
last updated March, 2026
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Love this idea. I have a recommendation but it's a pretty big spoiler and fulfills the criteria of this list in an unconventional way. Does that work?
arananasOP
It works! I will add a warning to the list's decription saying that the books included might be a spoiler since they will contain the theme at some point. As long as the book fulfills the conditions in the pinned comment it counts
Okay then! Chasing the Stars by Malorie Blackman
arananasOP
Wow, the reviews are all over the place for this one! Did you like it?
I am struggling to find books that match this theme exactly: a character has to be brought back from the dead on purpose, and it has to be as a consequence of someone's grief for their death. Help me fill the list out! I would love to read more books with this premise.
