67 pages • 2 hours read
April HenryThe Girl Who Was Supposed To Die
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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.
Recommended
Reading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL690LBook Details
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction