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Angelina's Secret (Angelina's Secret #1)

by Lisa Rogers (Goodreads Author)

4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 · rating details · 96 ratings · 43 reviews

As a child, Angelina spent years in counseling learning that Josie, her imaginary friend, wasn't real, but it turns out her childhood friend wasn't imaginary after all.Now Angelina has to accept she's either (A) crazy or (B) able to see ghosts. Wanting to believe in her sanity, she chooses (B) and welcomes Josie back into her life. But even Josie can't help her deal with S...more

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Published February 1st 2012 by Spencer Hill Press (first published November 8th 2011)

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Jan 23, 2012 Giselle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, own, paranormal

Angelina's Secret is not so secret: she can see ghosts, which puts her in a mental health facility. It's an original plot for this type of story. Angelina is faced with the challenge of having to convince her incredibly skeptic mother that she can, in fact, see ghosts - or can she? One of these ghosts is even her mom's best friend who died in high school. As you guess, this does not bode well with her mother.

For a ghost book, it's not creepy at all. The plot is very mild and light-hearted. Angel...more Angelina's Secret is not so secret: she can see ghosts, which puts her in a mental health facility. It's an original plot for this type of story. Angelina is faced with the challenge of having to convince her incredibly skeptic mother that she can, in fact, see ghosts - or can she? One of these ghosts is even her mom's best friend who died in high school. As you guess, this does not bode well with her mother.

For a ghost book, it's not creepy at all. The plot is very mild and light-hearted. Angelina is trying to accept who she is when it seems like the whole world is against her. She's an interesting character; understanding and mature, easy to like, but her reactions seem a bit exaggerated at times. Like you'd see on a bad TV movie. This was the same for the ghosts. Having been dead for a while, they try to talk in modern slang but always end up saying it wrong. It comes off as very cheesy. I still enjoyed the personalities of these ghosts however. They're a fun bunch that bring life to the otherwise dreary tone of the story. This is also true for the supporting characters that come into Angelina's life throughout the book. As for her mother, the pure skeptic- is she ever irritating . She doesn't even try to listen to what her daughter has to say. As soon as Angelina starts talking about her ability, her mother completely shuts down and insists they leave. I understand it's easier, even expected, to think your daughter is simply schizophrenic, but she could have been a bit more supportive regardless.

With a psychological twist, Angelina's Secret is a unique sort of paranormal story. We get a more realistic feel of what it would be like to admit you're seeing ghosts. In the same thought, it's even a mystery to us until the very end if these ghost are actually real, or if this is all in her head. It's a charming little story that fits neatly in its 186 pages, which -surprisingly- doesn't feel too short.

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Mar 13, 2012 Jenn rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: keep-in-library

This book was hard to rate. The author is fascinating and I enjoy reading her weekly blogs. However, I am not a huge fan of YA novels.
Overall, I think Lisa Rogers wove an interesting, emotional tale of a teenager struggling with her gift that allowed her to speak with the dead. At every turn, she's met with outrageous resistance from her mother and the stigma that she might be absolutely nuts.
The dialogue was a bit distracting. I couldn't get a sense of what era the ghosts were from, but to be...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Savannah (Books With Bite) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Presenting the reader with a dark secret, I could not help but feel intrigued. Angelina is a great character to step into. Within her life, Angelina faces so many trials, but she triumphs them all.

What I adore about this book is the great plot. Angelina's secret is one that has troubled her her whole life. Her parents refused to accept nothing else other than their daughter is delusional. This part of the book is what got me the most anger. Parents refusing to believe nothing else. To lock her u...more

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Nov 22, 2011 Aliraluna rated it 5 of 5 stars

YOU will NEVER know, until the end if she's crazy or not.

This is the story of Angelina. A girl that has the gift to see ghost and how she decides to fight-to show her family that ghost does exist. The major problem in here is that when you also read the free bonus story Angelina's Friend" A prequel story, that Angel's mom (Patty) was already jealous and it's the kind of mom that always think is her fault if a child do something bad or otherwise YOU are the bad one; Patty is nor very good at lis...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Brandi Kosiner rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is such a neat idea! To actually explore the idea of people seeing and talking to ghosts being viewed as mentally unstable. You always have to wonder with the paranormal why this isn't actually at least hinted at, because when I am reading I often wonder what I would think of someone in my life if they actually experienced the paranormal, so hats of to Ms. Rogers for exploring this!
It is also worth mentioning that this is a paranormal that can stand on its own merits rather than being cen...more

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May 25, 2012 Mindy/fangedmom rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-sent-from-publisher-author-for

LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!! Stay tuned to www.bookscompleteme.com for my review!!!!

I LOVE GHOSTS. LOVE THEM! I am a firm believer and have had experiences myself. When I first heard of Spencer Hill Press signing Lisa, I found her on Facebook. We chatted back and forth several times in regards to the supernatural. Author Lisa Rogers is not only a brilliant author but an incredible person. It felt we have been friends for years. Even though Angelina's Secret is fiction, it can easily be recognized by ma...more

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Feb 02, 2012 Alex Bennett added it

Angelina’s Secret was a very surprising book. At first, I didn’t know what to expect. And then as I read a little bit, I was apprehensive. I didn’t know if I would like it. But after I got a little into the book, I couldn’t put it down! Yes, Angelina’s Secret was surprising, but it was a good surprise.

Angelina’s Secret is a ghost story first and foremost, but it is also much more than that. It’s about a girl’s mental state. Is Angelina crazy, or does she really see ghosts? It’s a battle she and...more

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May 21, 2012 Darby Karchut rated it 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars!

What a sweet story! Angelina's Secret is a ghost story, but it is also a story about family and friends (both old and new, alive and dead). It is also a story about one girl's determination to honor the truth, even at the risk of being locked away forever.

I was expecting a scarier story, but once I started reading, I found myself enjoying the lighter tone of Lisa Roger's debut novel. Josie is a refreshing blend of old-timey wisdom and some gutsy ghost moves. She reminds me of an aun...more

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Nov 30, 2012 Once Upon rated it 3 of 5 stars

Angelina’s Secret is the story of a young girl who sees ghosts. As a small child, she is pushed to believe that they are just imaginary friends. At the insistence that she is truly seeing them, her parents send her to a mental ward to be treated. The story line might sound familiar, but as the story progressed I can say that it wasn’t just a typical, creepy “girl sees ghosts” story.

Angelina (or Angel, as she is called) is such a like able, can do-no-wrong type of girl that it makes me wonder how...more

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Dec 05, 2011 Felicia Chien rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: willing-to-trade

Book: Angelina's Secret by Lisa Rogers
Pages: 186
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Source: Sent by Spencer Hill Press

Short Synopsis: Ever since Angelina has been a young child, she had an imaginary friend named Josie. Years later, Angelina starts to have premonitions which comes true, and in turn also brings back her friend Josie. Angelina is forced to either accept that she can see ghosts or that she has gone insane.

My Thoughts: In interesting read, with the psychology aspect and great characters th...more Book: Angelina's Secret by Lisa Rogers
Pages: 186
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Source: Sent by Spencer Hill Press

Short Synopsis: Ever since Angelina has been a young child, she had an imaginary friend named Josie. Years later, Angelina starts to have premonitions which comes true, and in turn also brings back her friend Josie. Angelina is forced to either accept that she can see ghosts or that she has gone insane.

My Thoughts: In interesting read, with the psychology aspect and great characters that leave you wondering for more.

Angelina has always been able to see her friend Josie at a very young age, when others couldn't. Her family had always just written it off as an imaginary friend. But what if Angelina's imaginary friend wasn't what everyone thought it was?
Years later, as a teen, Angelina starts to have weird premonitions which actually come true, and her friend Josie comes back to haunt Angelina. Angelina doesn't know what to believe and who to trust. She now has two options to choose. Either she has gone insane, or she can actually see ghosts.
Angelina chooses the latter, and accept her gift for who she is. But not everyone is on Angelina's side. Her family, especially her mother, believes that Angelina has definitely gone insane, and has Angelina admitted to a psychiatric facility. Angelina must devise a plan to convince her mother that she can in fact see ghosts, and to get out of the mental institution.

I was originally attracted to the story because it had both elements of psychological and paranormal which I found to be really intriguing. It was interesting to read the how the main character struggles with trying accept the fact that she is in fact sane and can see ghosts as well as dealing with people who can't wrap their minds around that particular subject.
Rogers did a great job of really wanting to dislike Angelina's mother, and though she does redeem herself, it was rather annoying that her mother didn't believe her, and couldn't accept the fact there are in fact ghosts in the world.
The ghosts were interesting as well. I liked reading about the background information on each of the ghosts and how they came into the position they are now in. It was also interesting to read how supportive the ghosts were of Angelina's situation. I was a little disappointed with the fact that it wasn't really as scary as I'd hoped it would be, and it had a light upbeat tone through out the story, considering the situation was pretty serious. Overall, it was still an entertaining read, with an interesting plot.

Would I recommend this book: Yes

Rating: I give this book a 3/5.(less)

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Jan 18, 2012 Rebecca rated it 3 of 5 stars

After reading the synopsis of Angelina’s Secret I was really excited about reading this book. I do love a good ghost story and while I enjoyed Angelina’s Secret it wasn’t exactly what I had thought it to be.
I had thought that Angelina’s Secret was going to be a creepy ghost story but it was actually a lot more light-hearted and less serious than that. There was a serious element to the book but for the most part Angelina’s attitude sort of made it more light-hearted and slightly comical at times...more

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Jan 19, 2012 Franny (Mind Reader) rated it 5 of 5 stars

I can't say this for sure, but I actually read this book in 7/8 hours (roughly). A bit because it was an easy reading (meaning: it wasn't tough that I was forced to take a break after a while), and a bit because I just had to keep reading!
It was brilliant and since the concept of ghosts intrigues me so much, I'm glad I was given the chance to review this book by the wonderful Spencer Hill Press!
While reading I easily pictured the story as a movie (definitely one I'd want to see!). It was emotion...more

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May 29, 2012 Claire rated it 4 of 5 stars

I must admit that I don't read a lot of ghost books. It's not that I don't like them, I just haven't found any that are overly talked about. This book, however, will be a book that I have to share with the world.

Angelina, or Angel as she is more commonly called, can see ghosts. But no-one else believes her. After trying to tell her family the truth, she end's up in a Mental Health Care Facility, where she meets Rebecca, another patient who can also see ghosts. Now she has a choice - either prete...more

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Feb 07, 2012 Andrea rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, young-adult-paranormal, read-in-2012

(I would like to give this a 2.5-star rating, but will round up.)

Angelina's Secret is the story of a seemingly normal girl, with a big secret. Angelina has premonitions, and sees ghosts. As a child, she was forced to think that the ghost who visited her was an imaginary friend. But when the ghost, Josie, shows up, along with a few others, she is forced to confront her biggest fear: Is she crazy or is she right? Either answer is a scary thought.

Angelina's Secret was a book, I'm sad to say, that...more (I would like to give this a 2.5-star rating, but will round up.)

Angelina's Secret is the story of a seemingly normal girl, with a big secret. Angelina has premonitions, and sees ghosts. As a child, she was forced to think that the ghost who visited her was an imaginary friend. But when the ghost, Josie, shows up, along with a few others, she is forced to confront her biggest fear: Is she crazy or is she right? Either answer is a scary thought.

Angelina's Secret was a book, I'm sad to say, that I just couldn't get in to. The opening was confusing. It opens in the midst of a premonition, Angelina envisioning herself in a situation, and I didn't know what was going on. Once I realized what was happening, the reading became easier. But still, I felt a bit disjointed as I was reading this.

I felt a lack of connection or empathy to each character. I know that I was supposed to be frightened or worried for the state of Angelina's mental health, but I didn't. Maybe because she didn't have strong reactions to the situations she faced. She would simply go along with whatever was happening. Her friend Daphne was so off-putting in manners and speech, I tried to get through her dialogue as quickly as possible. But I guess you could say that I had feelings about one character, Angelina's mother. What an awful woman! Each time Angelina went to her for help or comfort, she would act as if Angelina was attacking her. She would cut Angelina off and shut down. I literally wanted to reach into my book and smack her.

As for the ghosts, they weren't scary at all, but they were a bit comical. I don't know if that was intended or not. Being as some of them had been dead for many years, they experienced a lot of confusion with popular slang. There were a lot of mix-ups and misunderstandings in the conversations, which was kind of cute. In the end, it's a situation a lot like the movie Beetlejuice, with the ghosts and the family living together, happily ever after.

Overall, I would say the biggest issue with the book, for me, was confusion. When I read the synopsis, the story seemed like a creepy thriller. Is Angelina crazy? There was never any question for me. So that left me with a girl, her ghosts, and the struggle to make her family understand.

* I received an ARC of Angelina's Secret, in exchange for an honest review. *(less)

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Feb 10, 2012 Jasmine rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

What an intriguing story. I couldn't figure out if Angelina was truly sane or not for over half the book. My only qualm that I have is that I wish that it would have been written in first person. I find it easier to follow that way. Otherwise, I truly enjoyed reading about Josie, Slide (who's just a riot), Rosie, who freaked me out at first, and Shelly.

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Oct 05, 2012 Niahara Erskine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-debut-autors

First published: http://lore-of-the-raven.blogspot.ro/...

Review: For a novel about ghosts and mediums, Angelina's secret is fairly original. The book is not about keeping Angelina's secret hidden – the fact that she can see ghosts – or about saving the world. On the contrary, the action revolves around Angelina's life, the way she copes with this ability and the time she spends in a mental institution, because her parents believe she might have mental issues. Angelina’s secret is more about fami...more

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Feb 10, 2012 Kristen My Bookish Fairy Tale rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arcs-i-own

I would have to say that I was not overly thrilled with Angelina's Secret. This book did not grab me the way I was hoping it would. I had such high hopes for the premise of this novel.

I am not saying that it was horrible by any means. There were some good aspects. I wasn't convinced with Angelina though. There was an aspect of her character that I just did not find believable. Her interactions with the ghost's were at times comical and it added some good laughs.

I really liked her brother Sam. To...more

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Dec 06, 2011 Krystal rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc

Have you ever thought that not all imaginary friends are...imaginary? The plot of this book incorporates an imaginative take on imaginary friends. Angelina has always been able to see Josie, but no one else has. Eventually, Angelina grows up and Josie seems to disappear; however, Angelina begins receiving eerie premonitions and Josie returns to haunt her. Angelina must decide if what she is experiencing is real or some psychotic breakdown.

When Angelina states that she does not think she is insa...more

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May 15, 2012 Megan McDade rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012

"Angelina's Secret was a book I couldn't put down!"

Angelina, a high school cheerleader, spent many childhood years in counselling sessions being taught that her imaginary friend Josie was just that, imaginary. However what happens when Josie re-appears years later. Does she accept that she's crazy or can see really see ghosts?

At the start of the book Angelina is having premonitions of things that are going to happen. She tells her parents but they are scared of believing that she may be telling...more

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Jun 28, 2012 Ellen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Angelina is in high school, she is a cheerleader, and has recently broken up with her boyfriend, your typical teenager, right.....not. You see, Angelina sees ghosts. She not only sees them, she carries on conversations with them, interacts with them, and is even friends with them. Angelina has been having dreams, sometimes terrible dreams, that come true. When she tries to talk to her mother about it, her mom just gets upset and dismisses her, telling her its nonsense. Then, Angelina begins to s...more Angelina is in high school, she is a cheerleader, and has recently broken up with her boyfriend, your typical teenager, right.....not. You see, Angelina sees ghosts. She not only sees them, she carries on conversations with them, interacts with them, and is even friends with them. Angelina has been having dreams, sometimes terrible dreams, that come true. When she tries to talk to her mother about it, her mom just gets upset and dismisses her, telling her its nonsense. Then, Angelina begins to see Josie, her imaginary friend from when she was a child. Her mom made her go through 3 years of counseling because of Josie when she was younger. As it turns out, Josie is a ghost. Not only can Angelina see Josie, but she see's others as well. After a cheerleading routine influenced by another ghost, Shelly, her mom looses it and they decide to put Angelina in a mental hospital. Naturally, the doctors think she is hallucinating also, but Angelina finds out she's not the only one, and she is determined that her family believe her. Will her determination end up making believers of her family, or will it get her sent to the West Wing, where the really crazy people go?

Angelina's Secret was an entertaining paranormal ghost story, not frightening at all, but interesting with its own unique paranormal twist on the whole "ghost" aspect. Angelina was a really sweet girl, and I felt sorry for her because her mom was so unrelenting in her determination to convince Angelina that the things she was seeing weren't real. I liked Sam, Angelina's brother, as well as Kobi and Rebecca, who like Angelina, could see ghosts. The most enjoyable and fun characters in the book, however, were the ghosts themselves, who helped to make this a lighthearted story, even in the midst of some serious situations. In fact, it is Josie and her ghostly cohorts that Angelina has to rely on to help her convince her family that she is not crazy. I found this book to be delightful. If you are looking for a quick, lighthearted, paranormal read, then this is one you probably would enjoy. (less)

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Apr 28, 2012 Christa (More Than Just Magic) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, arc, sent-for-review, young-adult

Originally reviewed at Christa's Hooked on Books

One thing I am always in the mood for is a good ghost story. And judging by the description of this book it seemed to have all the necessary elements. Girl who could talk to ghosts, a mental institution, a family that turns against her, creepy looking cover. I cracked it open before bed one night, fully expecting to be spooked.

Well I can tell you one thing about this book without any shadow of a doubt. It's not creepy in the slightest. It may as we...more

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Dec 16, 2011 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

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First Impressions: While I’m not exactly crazy about the cover art on this book, I thought the synopsis of the book sounded pretty good. I love books with a paranormal and/or psychological twist, and it is even better if an author can weave those two genres together and come up with a great story. I was excited to receive this book for review because of the synopsis. You can’t always judge a book by its cover!

First 50 Pages: I was...more See My Full Review Here: http://www.hippiesbeautyandbooksohmy....

First Impressions: While I’m not exactly crazy about the cover art on this book, I thought the synopsis of the book sounded pretty good. I love books with a paranormal and/or psychological twist, and it is even better if an author can weave those two genres together and come up with a great story. I was excited to receive this book for review because of the synopsis. You can’t always judge a book by its cover!

First 50 Pages: I was a little bit leery about this book at first because of its length. It is fairly short and I tend to prefer longer books. But, once I began reading I had a difficult time sitting it back down. I really wanted to find out if Angelina was crazy or not, so I had to finish the book. The author did a great job creating just enough suspense and mystery right from the start to keep me hooked. The book moves along at a quick pace, so it only took me about 3 hours to finish!

Characters & Plot: The plot centers around Angelina, a young girl who’s family, more her mother than anyone else, thinks she is crazy because Angelina has an imaginary friend named Josie. Angelina has always been able to see Josie ever since she was a little girl. At first, her family thought that maybe she would outgrow this childhood fantasy, but as Angelina becomes older, Angelina begins to have premonitions about the future and Josie makes her come back. Angelina’s premonitions even start to come true! Angelina begins to question herself. Is she really seeing Josie (as well as the other ghosts who start to pop up), or is she exactly what her mother claims she is: clinically insane.

This is one of those books that are difficult to review because if I say much more it will ruin the entire book. I will say that I felt really bad for Angelina. She is faced with two choices in the book. Does she believe that she can really see ghosts? Or does she accept the fact that she has gone crazy. Angelina decides that what she has is a gift and she needs to accept herself for who she really is, even if it means everyone thinks she is nuts.

Josie’s mother, Patty, is real piece of work. She goes so far as to stick Angelina in a mental institution because of her fears and insecurities. I really couldn’t stand this character for the majority of the story, although she does sort of make up for her mistakes by the end of the book. And poor Angelina! She has to try to come up with a plan to make her mother realize that she isn’t crazy and to let her leave the mental institution. It is easier said than done.

Final Thoughts: You find out at the end whether or not Angelina was crazy. I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It wasn’t as creepy or scary as I expected it to be, since you know, it is a ghost story. But, the book has some charm to it and it was a fun read to kill a few hours with. I think fans of the paranormal/psychological genres will really like this one! (less)

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Jun 15, 2012 Raquel Vega-Grieder rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading Angelina's Secret. It was an enjoyable ghost story without being predictable. The book had a great flow to it and it held my attention the whole time.

When Angelina (Angel) was a child she thought she had an imaginary friend by the name of Josie but when Angel is 17 she comes to find out that Josie is actually a ghost and she tells Angel that she has a gift and that is why she can see and hear her. Pining for her old "friend" Angel welcomes Josie back with open arms but...more

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Jul 18, 2012 Kendra /Books Complete Me rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-books, spencer-hill-press

Fantastic book! I love the ending.

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Feb 23, 2013 Novels On The Run rated it 4 of 5 stars

BOOK REVIEW by Michelle 8th June 2012 :

RATING: 4 GHOSTLY STARS!!

Angelina gets premonitions. She has dreams. Unfortunately a cheerleading routine winds her in hot water and she ends up in a mental hospital.

Angelina sees ghosts. Her imaginary friend from her childhood, Josie ,has resurfaced and this sets of more ghosts finding their way into Angelina’s path. Rosie was handy, she knew what was good off the menu...lol!!

On a more serious note, I could not stand Patty, Angelina’s mum. I thought her...more

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May 05, 2012 Krista (CubicleBlindness Reviews) rated it 3 of 5 stars

A light, clean read that will leave you wondering if it's all psychological or are ghosts really communicating with Angelina.

Characters: There is a really great family dynamics that happens in this story. During the big events in the book, her brother comes home from college and they work through and celebrate everything as a family. This was something that stood out in the book and I rarely see. As far as friends go, Angelina doesn't really have a best friend, there is one girl that she hangs...more A light, clean read that will leave you wondering if it's all psychological or are ghosts really communicating with Angelina.

Characters: There is a really great family dynamics that happens in this story. During the big events in the book, her brother comes home from college and they work through and celebrate everything as a family. This was something that stood out in the book and I rarely see. As far as friends go, Angelina doesn't really have a best friend, there is one girl that she hangs out with but it does not seem that they are really close. As the story continues more characters come in and finally some relationships grow.

Plot: Angelina believes that she can see the future. Her mother is concerned because Angelina has already spent years of her childhood in counseling. But when she is visiting the boy in hospital, both he and herself see the same imaginary friend, Josie appear. Angelina soon learns that it's Josie who is really a ghost is the one that can see into the future and has been giving Angelina those dreams. Soon Angelina continues to experience more and more events until her parents eventually send her to the hospital to figure out of she is really ill and needs to go on meds or be committed.

Originality: I cannot think of anything that this book was similar to. It's got an angle to it that is more family oriented and most teen novels are not. It's not a romance, there is no love triangles or even much talk of love at all. I think that Josie sending messages through Angelina in her dreams was the most original thing I have read in a long time, but it does not continue throughout the story.

Writing: Although the story involves a high school girl, I think that younger readers will enjoy this story as well. There is nothing to scary or complex in the characters or the plot. It is also a pretty fast read at just about 200 pages or so.
Krista's Review: If you are looking for a story that contains no swearing or sex, this may be the right story for you. It's clean and it's a fast read. There are ghosts involved, but it's not a suspenseful or scary novel in any way. Angelina is just trying to deal with what is happening to her and how that affects her family and friends and schooling. I could appreciate the fact that Angelina stood by her decision when she finally decided what she was doing, how she wanted to live her life.
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Jan 26, 2012 Shari rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-reading-challenge-2012, debut-author-challenge-2012, read-in-2012, ya-reading-challenge-2012, reviewed

Angelina's Secret is a gripping tale of a girl that desperately needs someone to trust and believe in her. While I was never on the edge of my seat with suspense I was still really enthralled with this story. I was kept guessing through out the entire book on whether or not I believed she was seeing ghosts(you'll have to read this one to find out for yourself). Even though I knew Angelina was about to end up in a mental hospital I still couldn't help feeling how heartbroken Angelina was when sh...more

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Feb 25, 2012 Tamara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Okay, so.
When I signed up for an ARC of Angelina's Secret, I had no idea what to expect, honestly.
And when it arrived, I was anxious to read it.

Angelina is not your typical high-school cheerleader.
She sees and talks to ghosts. Well, either that or she's crazy.

And you know what? You don't quite know which one it is until the very end.
At the beginning, I wasn't hooked to this novel, but I kept going, and to tell you the truth, I'm glad I did.
It was actually a fresh read,with a subject I didn't...more

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Jul 17, 2012 Genessis rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked that this book was different than most and that most of the characters were so real, I loved that it could make me feel so angry about the things that were happening to Angelina when no one would listen to her and they sent her to the "mental facility". It felt as if I was her and I could relate to what she was feeling. It made me feel hopeless and frustrated just like Angelina would feel when her mom wasn't listening to anything she was saying when she tried to explain things and...more

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Jan 12, 2012 Wanda (Good Choice Reading) rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone

Shelves: netgalley-arc, reviewed

Angelina's secret is a book that caught my eye right away. And the minute I read this blurb, I knew I had to read it. I have a thing for books involving ghosts and spirits. So needless to say when I began reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I could have read it in one sitting but things such as work and house chores got in the way. So it took me two days to read.

Angelina lives with a secret, her secret is that she can see ghosts. Her imaginary friend whom she had as a child turns out to...more

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Lisa Rogers worked in the medical field until she hung up her stethoscope to help her husband pursue the dream of owning his own business. After opening the business while also raising their two (she insists) wonderful children, the time has come for her to fulfill a dream of her own—which is, was, and will always be, writing.

With her children now grown, she dedicates her time to writing and learn...more

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