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Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanne Selfors

September 23, 2010
By JRsingersongwriter GOLD, HB, California
JRsingersongwriter GOLD, HB, California
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Favorite Quote:
"It's one thing to put yourself in someone's shoes. It's another to walk around in them." -Me!


I don't think I have ever read such an exceptional book. It's an amazing balance of teen lit and meaningful fiction. And the plot is so original, too.

Coffeehouse Angel is about a sophomore named Katrina, who works 24/7 at her grandma's coffee shop. Next door, their biggest coffeehouse rival, Java Heaven, is earning more business than ever, with their eco-friendly cups and unique flavors. Katrina knows that no one really wants to buy her grandma's old-fashioned Scandinavian coffee anymore except a few old folks who are just trying to support them. Katrina and her grandma are struggling to survive. Java Heaven's owner offers to pay them to shut down their business, but Katrina and her grandma are too dignified to do that.

Then Katrina gives a cup of coffee to a "homeless" man who is actually a messenger angel who tries to grant her one wish, but she still believes he is crazy and so she avoids him. She can't figure out what it is she really wants, so she just makes up wishes and give them to someone else. Her world is turned upside down when she realizes this man is indeed who he claims to be, and she finds herself falling in love... And then a few huge incidents occur, and she discovers a couple of secrets about herself, her past, her family, and Java Heaven.

I'd recommend this book to everyone and anyone. It's definitely not your typical novel, but it's interesting all the way up to the end, with an intriguing twist. Check it out from the library - I read it in 2 hours and I can't wait to read Suzanne Selfor's other books!


The author's comments:
This is my all time favorite book!

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on Oct. 17 2010 at 6:04 pm
JRsingersongwriter GOLD, HB, California
11 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It's one thing to put yourself in someone's shoes. It's another to walk around in them." -Me!

utterly and completely agree!! katrina's so selfless!

starsy said...
on Oct. 17 2010 at 12:28 pm
This book was incredible! The best were the last 2 pages about Malcom. (chapter 35)

on Oct. 14 2010 at 8:29 pm
JRsingersongwriter GOLD, HB, California
11 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It's one thing to put yourself in someone's shoes. It's another to walk around in them." -Me!

thanks! so glad u liked it :)

WhiteShadows said...
on Oct. 14 2010 at 8:24 pm
WhiteShadows, Ocala, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
You&#039;ve gotta work like you don&#039;t need the money/love like you&#039;ll never be hurt/<br /> Sing like no one is listening/ and live like it&#039;s heaven on Earth.-Anonymous

I've never heard or read the book before but the title intereested me. I think I will read it. Nice review, too! You put in your honest opinion and described the book perfectly. Plus, it was so good, now I want to read it! Thanks.