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The Girl Who Wouldn't Die
"A consistently fascinating take on the idea of immortality." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Inventive, era-spanning epic exploring the practicalities of immortality. In each era, Abugov blends thriller suspense ... with a rewarding interest in the everyday realities of not dying. ... Alive with inventive jolts and the promise of wilder adventures to come." -- Publisher's BookLife Review
Millie was born of our time, and she doesn’t age. Our epic tale follows the immortal woman through her many “lifetimes”—past, present, and distant future—her struggle to keep her secret a secret; her remorse in having to leave her loved ones behind when time to move on; and her ongoing difficulties slipping into her next identity. Violence, sex, adventure and romance abound but one thing’s for sure . . . Eternal youth ain’t all it’s cracked up to be.
"Inventive, era-spanning epic exploring the practicalities of immortality. In each era, Abugov blends thriller suspense ... with a rewarding interest in the everyday realities of not dying. ... Alive with inventive jolts and the promise of wilder adventures to come." -- Publisher's BookLife Review
Millie was born of our time, and she doesn’t age. Our epic tale follows the immortal woman through her many “lifetimes”—past, present, and distant future—her struggle to keep her secret a secret; her remorse in having to leave her loved ones behind when time to move on; and her ongoing difficulties slipping into her next identity. Violence, sex, adventure and romance abound but one thing’s for sure . . . Eternal youth ain’t all it’s cracked up to be.
474 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2025
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Jeff Abugov
5 books12 followersJeff is a Golden Globe–winning writer and producer whose career has spanned some of television’s most iconic shows, including Roseanne and Two and a Half Men. After decades of success in Hollywood, he’s embraced a new creative chapter—writing novels that let his imagination run wild.
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November 1, 2025
Never a dull moment in this fascinating book. Not being a particularly fast reader, it took me a while to read from start to finish but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The trials and tribulations come thick and fast when Millie is born in the 1920s because when she reaches her actual 20s, she never grows older which poses an obvious problem with friends and family. Jeff Abugov could quite easily become one of my favourite authors. I'm hoping "The girl who wouldn't die" continues with at least one or two sequels.
June 29, 2025
Riveting. Great FMC.
The Girl Who Wouldn't Die by Jeff Abugov
Great story of a woman born in the 1920's who discovers in the worst possible way that her body stopped aging in her mid-20's. How she prepares for a dangerous future. Ultimately this story ends (but not her story) in a distant future. Clever world building.
The Girl Who Wouldn't Die by Jeff Abugov
Great story of a woman born in the 1920's who discovers in the worst possible way that her body stopped aging in her mid-20's. How she prepares for a dangerous future. Ultimately this story ends (but not her story) in a distant future. Clever world building.
December 10, 2025
As one of the readers in the Houston Montrose Great Books Group, I found The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die to be an unexpectedly absorbing and thought-provoking exploration of immortality. Jeff Abugov takes a concept that’s been explored many times in fiction and somehow makes it feel fresh, intimate, and emotionally grounded.
Millie, who simply stops aging, is a captivating protagonist not because she’s invincible, but because she’s vulnerable in all the ways that matter. Abugov follows her across centuries and identities, and each era feels distinct, alive, and full of tension. The book balances thriller-style suspense with quieter reflections on loneliness, reinvention, and the emotional cost of outliving everyone you love. What struck me most is how the story captures both the exhilaration and the burden of eternal youth.
The narrative moves with energy there’s violence, romance, adventure, and unexpected twists yet the heart of the book remains Millie’s struggle to exist in a world she must repeatedly leave behind. By the end, I understood why reviewers like Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly described the novel as “inventive” and “era-spanning.” It truly feels like the beginning of a much larger saga.
A fascinating, emotionally rich, and surprisingly human take on immortality. I’m glad our reading group picked it up and I’ll be thinking about Millie’s journey for a long time.
Millie, who simply stops aging, is a captivating protagonist not because she’s invincible, but because she’s vulnerable in all the ways that matter. Abugov follows her across centuries and identities, and each era feels distinct, alive, and full of tension. The book balances thriller-style suspense with quieter reflections on loneliness, reinvention, and the emotional cost of outliving everyone you love. What struck me most is how the story captures both the exhilaration and the burden of eternal youth.
The narrative moves with energy there’s violence, romance, adventure, and unexpected twists yet the heart of the book remains Millie’s struggle to exist in a world she must repeatedly leave behind. By the end, I understood why reviewers like Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly described the novel as “inventive” and “era-spanning.” It truly feels like the beginning of a much larger saga.
A fascinating, emotionally rich, and surprisingly human take on immortality. I’m glad our reading group picked it up and I’ll be thinking about Millie’s journey for a long time.
January 14, 2026
The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die offers a fresh and surprisingly grounded take on immortality. Rather than romanticizing eternal youth, Jeff Abugov focuses on the emotional and practical consequences of never aging and that’s where the story really shines.
Millie is a fascinating protagonist. Watching her move through different eras, constantly reinventing herself, highlights how isolating immortality would actually be. The repeated need to leave people behind, to abandon identities and relationships, feels quietly heartbreaking and very human. These moments add real emotional weight and keep the story from becoming just a high concept adventure.
The pacing works well, blending suspense, romance, and action without losing sight of the character at the center of it all. There’s violence and sex, but it never feels gratuitous, it serves the story and the different phases of Millie’s long life. Each era feels distinct, and the small details of daily survival across centuries are some of the most interesting parts of the book.
What I appreciated most is that the novel doesn’t pretend immortality is a gift. It’s messy, lonely, and often painful. By focusing on consequences rather than spectacle, Abugov creates a story that’s both entertaining and thought provoking. This is a compelling read for anyone who enjoys speculative fiction with emotional depth and strong character focus.
Millie is a fascinating protagonist. Watching her move through different eras, constantly reinventing herself, highlights how isolating immortality would actually be. The repeated need to leave people behind, to abandon identities and relationships, feels quietly heartbreaking and very human. These moments add real emotional weight and keep the story from becoming just a high concept adventure.
The pacing works well, blending suspense, romance, and action without losing sight of the character at the center of it all. There’s violence and sex, but it never feels gratuitous, it serves the story and the different phases of Millie’s long life. Each era feels distinct, and the small details of daily survival across centuries are some of the most interesting parts of the book.
What I appreciated most is that the novel doesn’t pretend immortality is a gift. It’s messy, lonely, and often painful. By focusing on consequences rather than spectacle, Abugov creates a story that’s both entertaining and thought provoking. This is a compelling read for anyone who enjoys speculative fiction with emotional depth and strong character focus.
December 10, 2025
Jeff Abugov’s The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die is an absolutely fascinating and era-spanning epic that genuinely explores what it means to live forever. The story of Millie's journey through many 'lifetimes' is a perfect blend of thriller suspense, adventure, and heartfelt romance. It skillfully navigates the difficult realities the struggle for secrecy and the pain of leaving loved ones showing that eternal youth is far from a simple blessing. The narrative is always inventive, alive with jolts, and a truly addictive read. As a reader in the Houston Montrose Great Books group, I highly recommend this clever and thought-provoking take on immortality!
December 15, 2025
I didn’t expect this to hit as emotionally as it did. Millie’s immortality isn’t glamorous; it’s isolating, exhausting, and often painful. Watching her move through different eras while constantly losing people she cares about gave the story real weight.
The mix of action, romance, and quieter reflective moments kept things engaging, and I liked how each time period felt distinct without losing focus on Millie herself. This isn’t a fantasy about eternal youth; it’s about the cost of it. Thoughtful, compelling, and worth the read.
The mix of action, romance, and quieter reflective moments kept things engaging, and I liked how each time period felt distinct without losing focus on Millie herself. This isn’t a fantasy about eternal youth; it’s about the cost of it. Thoughtful, compelling, and worth the read.
December 10, 2025
The Girl Who Wouldn't Die by Jeff Abugov is a brilliantly crafted tale of immortality that grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go. Millie’s journey across eras filled with danger, love, secrets, and the cost of eternal youth is both thrilling and deeply human. As one of the readers in Houston Montrose Great Books, I found myself completely drawn into her world, questioning what it truly means to live forever. A fascinating, fast-moving read that lingers long after the last page.
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