I love this book! It was a blast to write too! ;) I'd love to hear what you think about it! ~Theresa

No Angel by Teresa Sneed is the story of Jonathan Stewart, a reluctant guardian angel. He’s not anxious to return to earth, but it’s a requirement, which he would have known if he’d read the manual, so he chooses a mortal whose stay will be brief. He’s assigned to Celeste Knight, a determined and valiant young girl who is in no hurry to leave her earthly state.

I must admit, I usually picture angels as . . . well, angelic, but Jonathan’s got some very human quirks of his own - - some lovable, so More...

Debuting author, Theresa Sneed, chose an ambitious project for her first novel, a spiritual fantasy titled No Angel, and I’m pleased to report that it delights on many levels.

Sneed’s No Angel opens in a heavenly realm, moves into mortality where good and evil spirits impact humans, and then she thrusts her readers into a frightening underworld where even good spirits can become trapped through error. Each world is filled with complex characters and governed by strict rules—rules Sneed’s main cha More...

I did not like this book. It was very difficult to get through. From the back of this book, I got the impression that this book is about a post-mortal spirit who is required to fulfill a guardianship, which he is not happy about, and that because of something he put on the guardian application, he now is guardian to a girl (Celeste) who can choose the time of her own death.

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Reviewing books from writer friends is a special privilege. Reviewing fictional stories that catch my attention is even better. Theresa Sneed's debut novel "No Angel" is a special story about a guardian angel who didn't want to be a guardian angel. Jonathan Stewart had issues. He was assigned to watch over a special girl on earth but he was counting the days when he would be released from his "calling". From the affects of his mysterious past, Jonathan was grumpy and all business.

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What an amazing little book this was. I just could not put it down.

For a first book the author did an amazing job writing it. The characters where just wonderful

The author takes us on a wonderful trip of twist and turns. You never know where the story will take you next.

The story opens by introducing you to Jonathan Stewart who is tot become a guardian angel who is to become guardian angel of a special spirit. Jonathan is not very happy by this since he does not want to go back to earth. He is More...

Theresa hooked me on the first page and didn't let go until the satisfying end. Her treatment of guardian angels and life before, during, and after mortality was creative and original. This is a book that belongs in everyone's home library. Well done.

Johnathon is an post mortal spirit whose time spent on earth was a huge disappointment, and he wants never to return to earth again. He is quite happy in his work assignment in H&EB (Heaven and Earth Bound-kind of like an airport terminal director showing people which line to get into). Each post mortal spirit must fulfill one guardianship, so he applies for a spirit who is marked for early death. That way he can come back quickly. Since he knows that his client will not spend very long on e More...

No Angel by Theresa Sneed is a fun fast read. I had a hard time putting it down.
Jonathan Stewart is assigned to be a guardian angel for a baby girl, marked for early death. He reluctantly accepts the assignment, thinking it will be short term. Jonathan is surly, arrogant and certainly reluctant to learn from the other guardian angels also assigned to the family. As time goes on and Jonathan's back story starts to be revealed, I started having warm fuzzy feelings towards him.
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New author Teresa Sneed tells a captivating story about the life we lead and the parallel world of angels and the unliving walking beside us. The fast paced storyline of a reluctant guardian angel and the girl entrusted to his care kept me captivated as the hesitant hero battled the creatures bent on destroying Faith. Although reticent and unengaged at first, by the end our angel is flinging himself into peril to save his young charge. Be warned, when he comes face to face with the misunderstand More...

Let me start by saying I don't like angel books. I know angels are real so it's hard for me to read a fictional take on angels. It really just doesn't interest me. That being said, the book was just okay for me. I liked the second half of the story though. The first half was really slow, and I had a hard time connecting with Jonathan. Halfway through the book the plot started to get interesting and more fast paced with some suspense. By that point I started to like Jonathan more, and it ended on More...

This was probably one of the stupidest books I have ever read. The original idea sounded interesting to me-- A soul, (after death) working in the spirit world is given the assignment to be a guardian angel to someone who is being born on earth. He is not really happy about his assignment, but you don't argue with the boss, so he reluctantly goes back to earth. Sounds good, right? From there it goes from interesting idea to pure fantasy, stupid fantasy. From what you could imagine could "really h More...

I recently finished No Angel. Awesome doesn't even begin to describe what I just experienced. Truly an amazing book from truly an amazing author. Thank you Theresa for bringing me the joy I just read! Especially since I have such a disdain for reading. This one is going on my shelf to be read again and again!
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No Angel was an unexpected delight. I knew it would be good, I didn't figure on it being so beautifully written. By the end of the book I was in tears, both of joy at the ending and despair that I had finished it already and would have to wait. This perspective of the afterlife is really interesting and the world and mythos is so fully developed that it becomes something more than the sum of its parts. Truly a beautiful read, I can't wait to tell my family and friends to pick this book up themse More...

I did not enjoy this book, but I did finish it--hence, the two-star rating. I thought the premise sounded interesting--all the pre-mortal/mortal/post-mortal/guardian angels stuff--but it was not. It started slow. I kept waiting for something to happen and, when it did, I was very turned off by the direction it headed. Consequently, I resorted to scan-reading through the rest of the book, trying to finish it as speedily as possible. It never redeemed itself and I am not interested in reading book More...

I really enjoyed it. For all of us at one time or another thought that once we got to heaven we could "rest," it is a reminder that there will still be work to be done.

What else I thought about while reading: Growth we all experience as we come to love others more than ourselves. The knowledge that Satan is very much interested in seeing us fail on a minute-by-minute basis. But, we have the power to beat him and we have angels cheering us on, wanting desperately to see us win!

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A fun afterlife fantasy. The ending is weak, there's an annoying grammar error in the first chapter, and more than the usual number of typos throughout, most of which are easy to ignore. Though a first book author, Sneed has a solid understanding of creating a fiction arc and keeping her readers entertained and turning pages. I love her sense of humor, wild imagination, and her ability to make her fantasy feel plausible.

I should have given this only 1 star, but I was already feeling bad that I disliked this book so much I quit reading it half way through. I never quit reading books unless they are too profane or racy, so it was a first to quit reading a book because it was just stupid. I enjoy fantasy, and had hoped this would be like Samuel Taylor's "Heaven Knows Why." It wasn't. Read "Heaven Knows Why" instead of this one.

No Angel by Theresa Sneed joined the list of books I've read that kept me up through the night to finish. Following the life of a Guardian Angel, you get an interesting view of mortality - the effect of the choices we make which enables who has a closer access to us for promptings - the "good" or "bad" angels - and also that progression continues beyond the grave as you watch Jonathan continue to grow as he fulfills his responsibility as a Guardian Angel. There is a good mix of humor and interes More...

I picked up the book last week, I am 3/4 of the way through and I have to say I'm loving the book, story-line, characters, etc...
It's really nice to pick up a book, enjoy reading it and not worry about language or/ and content!
I think part of why I'm enjoying the book is that I like imagining who my guardian angel is...

This is an LDS novel, and the first published book from this author. I liked it quite well, although it is hard for me to follow all the technical aspects of the angel's equipment. I even shed a tear towards the end. Definitely follows LDS theology, but those who are not familiar with certain beliefs will not be lost...

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3.5 stars.

No Angel is a story about guardian angels and their assignment on Earth. It was very interesting to follow Jonathan, a bitter angel who does not want to be back on Earth. Although lengthy at times, it was a fun story.

This was an interesting book about guardian angels. I really liked it. There were some interesting ideas in this book about Heaven and the spirits living there. I am looking forward to reading other books by this author.

This book is very different from any angel and demon book I have read. The story is centered on the lives of the guardian angels and the demons known as “Sheydims” in this novel. I loved the perspective that we were given on how people’s guardian’s angels are chosen. I also loved how Heaven was portrayed. It was also equally interesting to see how “hell”; the underworld, where the Sheydim lived, was portrayed. Let’s just say, I don’t want to end up there!

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Fun take on guardian angels. Some really clever things in this book. I loved all the guardian angel lingo and acronyms.

Clever story about a guardian angel who is reluctant to fulfill his assignment. Theme was similar to The Screwtape Letters.

verry good book enjoyed it verry much could not put it down.

This book was magical and uplifting. I loved this book from the start. No Angel gave me a new perspective on the after life and a possible consequence of our daily choices. Since reading No Angel I have tried harder to be a better person. Thank you Theresa for giving me a chance to read this wonderful story.

I love, love, love this book! I can't wait to read the prequel and sequel! I can completely imagine the guardian angels being people like us with personalities that may or may not mesh with ours! I had to read it straight and had a hard time putting it down to cook meals and eat with my family! My poor family! Luckily it was only for a few hours!