Coffeehouse Angle, by Suzanne SelforsYoung Adult, 2009
from fantasticfiction.co.uk:
When Katrina spots a homeless guy sleeping in the alley behind her grandmother's coffee shop, she decides to leave him a cup of coffee, a bag of chocolate-covered coffee beans, and some pastries to tide him over. Little does she know that this random act of kindness is about to turn her life upside down. Because this adorable vagrant, Malcolm, is really a guardian angel on a break between missions. And he won't leave until he can reward Katrina's selflessness by fulfilling her deepest desire. Now if only she could decide what that might be . . .
Raspberry:
I enjoyed the premise quite a bit, particularly as Katrina discovers her strengths and the confidence she should have in herself. On the other hand some of the minor details drove me nuts like her best-friendship with a guy and the absolutely irritating next door neighbor that acted ridiculous. (Although I know there really are people like that out there.) On some level I felt the ending was sweet and on another too pat. It was a mixed bag for me, so give it a shot if you're on the fence with this one.
Graded a B-.
2 comments:
The cover is adorable, though.
This is a good book for girls who like romance books who HAVE to read a fantasy book for class.
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