Everyday Angel

Everyday Angel follows Aria, a celestial being who serves as a guardian for children in need of help during difficult life transitions. She takes on the role of a human girl in order to complete her missions and earn her wings. In the first book, Aria assists Gabby Torres, who is struggling with her mother's illness and changes at school. The second installment centers on Lily, a talented swimmer facing a life-altering accident, while the third focuses on Maggie, who must adapt to a new home and family situation. The stories explore friendship, courage, and personal growth through Aria's perspective as she learns what it means to be human. Her missions reveal the complexities of helping others while maintaining boundaries and understanding the true nature of healing. This middle-grade series tackles themes of loss, resilience, and transformation with sensitivity and hope. The supernatural elements serve as a framework for examining how people cope with major life changes and find strength in unexpected places.

Readers found this middle-grade series approachable and uplifting, though some noted its predictable plotlines. The themes of friendship, self-discovery, and helping others resonated with the target age group of 8-12 year olds. Liked: - Simple writing style for young readers - Positive messages about kindness - Quick, engaging pace - Relatable characters - Discussion of real issues like grief and illness Disliked: - Plot developments too obvious for older readers - Some found the angel premise cliché - Limited character depth - Resolution of conflicts felt rushed Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (90+ ratings) Kirkus Reviews: Mixed review, noting "sweet but shallow" One reader on Goodreads wrote: "Perfect for kids dealing with tough situations." Another mentioned: "Would have preferred more complexity in the storylines." Barnes & Noble reviewers frequently recommended it for reluctant readers.

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🌟 Victoria Schwab wrote Everyday Angel under the pen name V.E. Schwab, and she actually writes different types of books under three distinct names: Victoria, V.E., and V. 🌟 The series consists of three books that follow different children in need of help: "New Beginnings," "Second Chances," and "Last Wishes." 🌟 The main character, Aria, is a guardian angel in training who must help three different children before she can earn her wings. 🌟 Though written for middle-grade readers, the series tackles serious topics like illness, loss, and major life changes in a sensitive and age-appropriate way. 🌟 The author was inspired to write stories about guardian angels after experiencing her own challenging times as a child and wishing she had someone watching over her.