My Book of Life by Angel

book #4 out of 4 for school “when so many people try to beat the angel out of you, you hang on for dear life.” “he wanted to suck her out until he glowed in the dark.” this was absolutely amazing. i read it in one sitting and found myself on the verge of tears multiple times. it’s a heartbreaking story......more

A grim, ugly subject but a beautifully told story, poignant and full of compassion.......more

Angel is a sixteen year old girl who needs help. And she finds it. She meets Call, and soon believes she is finally loved again, and believes that she found someone that truly understands her and won't leave her. Angel moves in with Call, and from the day she moves in she is part of Call's "business......more

Full disclosure: I met Martine at the CLA awards in May. My new book, "Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen," was picking up an award, and so was Martine's. We exchanged copies. I politely told her I would read it, but secretly thought, "What a harrowing topic" (perhaps ironic since you could say th......more

When Angel is misled by Call in the dark and dangerous world of prostitution and drugs, she can't seem to see a way out. Call's love and favors turned into a job, and in this book the setting mostly is the streets Angel works on. She does her job, without knowing a way to do anything about it. When......more