ARA Review by Aulia Poetri of The Girl Who Cheated Death

[Aulia Poetri]

[Following is an OnlineBookClub.org ARA Review of the book, The Girl Who Cheated Death.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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The Girl Who Cheated Death by Alan Baker

Geez, where do I even start with this book? Damn, it took me on quite the ride. I mean, it’s not often that you find something so easy to read but so darn captivating. I have to say, the language is pretty simple, and that’s a breath of fresh air, especially for us teens. And trust me, as a person for whom Supernatural and Lucifer are the movies and who’s devoured their fair share of supernatural novels, I had my hopes very high. Did it live up to the hype? Well, kinda.

Let's break it down. The plot? Intriguing as heck. I was hooked from the first page, eager to see where it would take me. And the characters? Oh man, they felt like old friends by the end of it all. Even the ending, which seems to have divided opinions, worked for me. Sure, it was a bit predictable, but sometimes you just gotta embrace the clichés, you know?

Now, onto the rating. Honestly, I'd give this book a solid 3 out of 5 stars. It's not that I didn't enjoy it; I did. There were moments that got me right in the feels, especially when it came to Alex and Carl's relationship. But compared to the heavyweights I usually dive into, like Kafka or the Penguin Collections, where the language is as rich as a chocolate fondue, this book felt a tad flat and awkward. Don't get me wrong, though. I'm a sucker for angel stories, especially ones with those badass angels of God. Can't get enough of 'em!

But hey, don't let my nitpicking deter you. This book's still a winner in my book. If you're new to reading or just looking for a bit of escapism, you can't go wrong here. It's like a cozy blanket on a chilly night, comforting and oh-so-satisfying. So yeah, give it a whirl. You won't regret it.

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