The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die

The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is a breathless young adult thriller by acclaimed author April Henry, opening with one of the most chilling first lines in teen fiction — a girl wakes up in a remote cabin with no memory of who she is, and two men are discussing whether to kill her. From that terrifying moment, the reader is locked in.

With nothing but survival instinct to guide her, the girl escapes and desperately tries to piece together her identity while being relentlessly hunted. Every clue she uncovers raises more questions, and the conspiracy she stumbles into is far larger and more dangerous than she ever imagined.

April Henry is a master of lean, propulsive storytelling, and this novel showcases her at her very best. The pacing is relentless, the stakes are sky-high, and the protagonist is fiercely compelling — a girl who refuses to be a victim even when she does not know her own name.

The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is a must-read for fans of fast-paced YA thrillers and suspense fiction. It is a story about identity, courage, and the terrifying realization that sometimes the people closest to you are the ones you should fear most.