New Beginnings (Everyday Angel #1)

About this book

At a first glance, Aria seems like your average twelve-year-old girl. She has coppery hair, colored shoelaces, and a passion for cupcakes. But there's more to Aria than meets the eye. She can dream things into existence, use her own shadow like a door, and change the world in small, important ways. Aria is a guardian angel. She's been sent here to earn her wings. But to do that, she'll have to help three different girls.

Aria's first mission is Gabby Torres. Gabby's always been quiet, but ever since her brother got sick, she's barely said a word. When a new school offers her a fresh start, Gabby wants badly to be someone new, but she quickly learns it's hard to make friends while keeping half her life a secret.

And then Aria shows up. Aria, who knows exactly what to say and do to make Gabby feel better. Will she be able to help Gabby find her voice? And will Gabby still trust Aria when she finds out exactly what she is?

Think John Green for middle grade, with a touch of magic!

Reviews

Praise for Victoria Schwab's THE NEAR WITCH:
"This highly atmospheric debut crackles with tension and has a shivery horror tang." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

"[S]killfully combines mystery, adventure, and romance." -- VOYA


Praise for Victoria Schwab's THE ARCHIVED:
"From the unusual premise to the dark, evocative narration, Schwab's novel skillfully blends fantasy and mystery . . . making the setting as vital as the characters." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"Schwab skillfully manages that rare accomplishment: a spine-tingling, supernatural, ghostly mystery that is fully believable." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"[T]his gripping supernatural thriller features nuanced characters navigating a complex moral universe.." -- KIRKUS