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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2011
Gr 10 Up—College freshman Miriam is stuck at school during spring break when she receives a terrifying visit from the archangel Raphael. Although her father and mother both teach theology and are, respectively, a rabbi and a former nun, Miriam chooses not to seek their help but rather turns to the library for research. She saves the life of another student as instructed by Raphael but Tabitha is left permanently injured, causing Miriam to feel that she has failed. Then her twin brother, M...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2011
Eighteen-year-old Miriam and her twin brother Mo (short for Moses) have had an unconventional religious upbringing. Their parents are both theology professors; Dad is also a rabbi and Mom's a former nun. At the start of the book, Miriam has a terrifying encounter with archangel Raphael. She doesn't know why she was chosen, but God has tasked her with protecting a college acquaintance, Tabitha—a mission at which M...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Eighteen-year-old Miriam has a terrifying encounter with archangel Raphael. As she's slowly coming to terms with her role as celes...Log In or Sign Up to Read More