Though some of the plot takes on fairy tale like aspects Selfors does a remarkable job of capturing the insecurities of teen life. Katrina can’t even figure out what her talent is, let alone what she wants above all else, but she finds comfort in Malcolm’s presence.Ĭoffeehouse Angel is a sweet coming of age story. Her best girl friend’s feelings are hurt by the boy she likes. Her best guy friend starts dating the daughter of the rival coffeehouse’s owner, who is trying to force her grandmother out of business. Those close to her seem to be reaping the rewards, while her life is falling apart. Katrina thinks he’s crazy, but some interesting things come to pass when Malcolm tries to fulfill Katrina’s desire without knowing what it really is. Malcolm, the cute homeless guy keeps showing up, embarrassing her and telling her he has to repay her kindness by granting her fondest desire before he can move on to his next job as a messenger. Sixteen-year-old Katrina doesn’t know what she’s getting into when she leaves coffee and day old pastries for an apparently homeless man who’s sleeping in the alley behind her grandmother’s coffeehouse.
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