Reunion

Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling like an outsider or struggling with the weight of a secret they cannot easily share with others. In this installment of the Mediator series, Suze Simon navigates the typical pressures of high school alongside the supernatural responsibility of helping ghosts move on to the afterlife. It is a story that explores the complex intersection of moral duty, peer pressure, and the desire for a normal life. Parents will appreciate how Meg Cabot uses a paranormal lens to examine very real adolescent issues like bullying, social hierarchy, and standing up for what is right even when it is unpopular. While the book contains spooky elements and romantic tension, it remains grounded in Suze's strong sense of justice. It is an excellent choice for 12 to 17 year olds who enjoy fast paced mysteries and characters who lead double lives while trying to stay true to their own values.