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Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones
4.0

Lorelei's sophomore year of high school is pretty normal -- until she is saved from dying by the angel of death. Jones takes some of the standard elements of young adult novels (hot guy, awkward girl, small best friend gang, instalove) and adds in her signature spin (extra helpings of snark, sarcasm, angelic drama, and a blessed absence of love triangles) to make a story that stands out. Each character is clearly defined, and the revelations keep coming throughout the story so the pace never lags. A fast-paced read.