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The Death of Me
Katie has thirty days to accomplish everything she’s ever wanted to do. Before she dies. Again.
After a fatal car accident, sixteen-year-old Katie discovers that just like high school, the afterlife is one big popularity contest. Yet again she’s left out of the equation because everybody else has achieved some kind of “life goal” and moved on to a higher plane. But Katie hasn’t, so she’s given thirty more days to get it right. At least she’s got adorable afterlifer Martin to help her with—or distract her from—her Life List.
But when an evil Irish wraith promises Katie’s parents will suffer after her death, her task of living fast and hard becomes entangled with a terrible choice: save her parents and end up as the next hot item on the alter-dimensional black market, or save her own soul. Time is running out...
After a fatal car accident, sixteen-year-old Katie discovers that just like high school, the afterlife is one big popularity contest. Yet again she’s left out of the equation because everybody else has achieved some kind of “life goal” and moved on to a higher plane. But Katie hasn’t, so she’s given thirty more days to get it right. At least she’s got adorable afterlifer Martin to help her with—or distract her from—her Life List.
But when an evil Irish wraith promises Katie’s parents will suffer after her death, her task of living fast and hard becomes entangled with a terrible choice: save her parents and end up as the next hot item on the alter-dimensional black market, or save her own soul. Time is running out...
225 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 19, 2013
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February 26, 2013
Pleasant Surprise!
I was a little worried about the high school angst angle with Katie having to go back to high school, despite only having 30 days to accomplish everything she wants to do before she dies...again.
Yes, that line totally hooked me when I read the jacket blurb.
So was there some high school angst? Yep. Even a little rebellion...which I think is totally understandable under the circumstances. Best friends, new and old love interests, and even some introspection show character growth and help move an interesting plot along.
I will say, Ms. Croall kept a HUGE plot twist hidden until the end, and I really didn't suspect. That's a tough thing to do and is a testament to great writing skills. Kudos.
I was a little worried about the high school angst angle with Katie having to go back to high school, despite only having 30 days to accomplish everything she wants to do before she dies...again.
Yes, that line totally hooked me when I read the jacket blurb.
So was there some high school angst? Yep. Even a little rebellion...which I think is totally understandable under the circumstances. Best friends, new and old love interests, and even some introspection show character growth and help move an interesting plot along.
I will say, Ms. Croall kept a HUGE plot twist hidden until the end, and I really didn't suspect. That's a tough thing to do and is a testament to great writing skills. Kudos.
August 4, 2025
Life, Death, and One Wild Second Chance
I absolutely loved this book. Katie’s voice is fresh, funny, and painfully real, even in the afterlife. The mix of heart, humor, and high stakes kept me hooked from start to finish. Her journey, filled with second chances, bucket list chaos, and a swoony afterlife guide named Martin, was as emotionally satisfying as it was fast-paced. I laughed, teared up, and rooted for her the whole way. The twist with the wraith was darker than I expected, but it gave the story weight and urgency. A clever, heartfelt ride that reminds us it’s never too late to live like it matters.
I absolutely loved this book. Katie’s voice is fresh, funny, and painfully real, even in the afterlife. The mix of heart, humor, and high stakes kept me hooked from start to finish. Her journey, filled with second chances, bucket list chaos, and a swoony afterlife guide named Martin, was as emotionally satisfying as it was fast-paced. I laughed, teared up, and rooted for her the whole way. The twist with the wraith was darker than I expected, but it gave the story weight and urgency. A clever, heartfelt ride that reminds us it’s never too late to live like it matters.
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