The Girl Who Was Supposed To Die
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Book Brief
224
Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Modern Classic FictionOregon • 2010s
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Family•
Trust & Doubt2013
Henry Holt and Co.
YA
14-18 years
HL690L
Super Short Summary
In The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die, a 16-year-old protagonist named Cady wakes up in a cabin with no memory of her identity or how she got there, only to overhear plans for her murder. After escaping, she seeks help from a stranger named Ty while evading persistent pursuers. As she uncovers her past and the deadly secret surrounding her family's involvement with a dangerous bioweapon, Cady struggles to survive and protect her loved ones from a powerful corporation.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
15,036 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die by April Henry offers intense, fast-paced thrills that many readers appreciate for its suspense and engaging narrative. However, some critics note the character development as lacking and the plot occasionally predictable. The novel remains a compelling choice for fans of young adult mysteries.
Who Should Read The Girl Who Was Supposed To Die?
Readers who enjoy fast-paced, young adult thrillers like The Girl on the Train and One of Us Is Lying will relish The Girl Who Was Supposed To Die by April Henry. Fans of gripping suspense, complex mysteries, and strong, resourceful protagonists will find this book captivating and hard to put down.
15,036 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
A young man who was kicked out of his house and now works at McDonald's while studying to be an EMT; he decides to help Cady as she seeks to understand her past.
A man involved in Cady's initial plight; he is connected to the larger scheme at Z-Biotech and has his own motivations.
The president of Z-Biotech, a research company with controversial plans that involve Cady’s family and the events surrounding her.
A senior vice president at Z-Biotech who poses as Cady’s aunt to further her own agenda and plays a significant role in the unfolding events.
Cady’s parents, renowned virologists who made significant scientific discoveries and have a critical connection to the unfolding events.
224
Novel • Fiction
•
Horror & Suspense•
Modern Classic FictionOregon • 2010s
•
Family•
Trust & Doubt2013
Henry Holt and Co.
YA
14-18 years
HL690L
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