Milayna (Milayna Series #1)

by Michelle K. Pickett

Overview

From the bestselling author of PODs comes an unforgettable tale of action, intrigue, and following your heart in the midst of betrayal.

It’s hard being good all the time. Everyone needs to be bad once in a while. But for seventeen-year-old Milayna, being good isn’t a choice. It’s a job requirement. And it’s a job she can’t quit. Born a demi-angel, Milayna steps in when danger and demons threaten the people around her, but being half angel isn’t all halos and happiness. Azazel, Hell’s demon, wants Milayna’s power and he’ll do anything to get it. But he only has until her eighteenth birthday, after which she becomes untouchable.

With the help of other demi-angels, Milayna thwarts the trouble Azazel sends her way. Fighting by her side is Chay. He’s a demi-angel who's sinfully gorgeous, and Milayna falls hard. But is Chay her true love… or her nemesis in disguise?

When she learns of a traitor in her group, there’s no one she can trust… not even the one she loves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634220385
Publisher:	Clean Teen Publishing
Publication date:	03/17/2015
Series:	Milayna Series , #1
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Michelle has been an avid reader since a young child. She began writing for personal enjoyment in college, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in accounting. Deciding sitting in a cubical all day was cruel and unusual punishment, she decided to do what she really wanted to—share her passion for reading and writing with others. Born and raised in Michigan, Michelle now resides outside Houston, TX with her husband, four children, a 125-pound lap dog, and a very grumpy cockatiel.

Editorial Reviews

03/01/2015
Gr 9 Up—Just before her 18th birthday, Milayna starts having odd visions. She sees bad things before they happen and wonders if she is going crazy. Her best friend, Muriel, notices and tells Milayna's parents, who inform her that her friend is a demi-angel and coming into her powers. Not only is her father a fallen angel, making her half angel, but she is also surrounded by other teenage half-angels, including Muriel. Together they make up a small gang, pitted against Azazel, the fallen angel of the underworld, and his minions. When Milayna is 18, she will become the strongest demi-angel in existence, which is why Azazel wants to take her powers. Demi-angel powers include telekinesis, emotion reading, and life-saving visions. When battles of good vs. evil begin, it is full-out street warfare. Chay, a searing hot demi-angel, is charged with protecting Milayna (as all the demi-angels are), and a love story blooms during the pivotal seven weeks before her birthday. Azazel uses his powers of persuasion to compel members of Milayna's angel posse to switch sides. Crumbling alliances make the teen unsure whom she can trust as she contends with crippling visions and her own conflicting feelings about being a demi-angel. The story is decently paced, between days at school, hanging out at the mall, raucous battles, and gooey love scenes. Refreshingly, Milayna's parents are present and help her. Unfortunately, the characters are flat and their motivations are sketchy at best. The plot is pitted with glaring holes, which will leave readers frustrated. This is the first novel in a series, so perhaps characters and plot will develop solidly in future books. VERDICT Despite a popular premise, this novel falls short.—Mindy Whipple, West Jordan Library, UT

School Library Journal

2015-01-10
Yet another half-angel book, this one focuses more on physical combat than on supernatural warfare.Milayna, 17, has just learned that she's a demiangel, and she's angry at her family for keeping the secret from her. Even her best friend already knows all about it. That's fortunate, because until Milayna turns 18, she will be vulnerable to the demon Azazel, who will try to absorb her powers and conquer the world. Demidemons, many of which populate her high school, threaten her. A goodly number of demiangels also go to her school, and these unite to protect Milayna. Chay, a demiangel with supermodel looks, takes charge of Milayna's defense and provides romantic heat. Despite the constant mortal danger, Milayna continues going to school and to the mall. To protect her, the team accompanies Milayna everywhere, except when they don't. Milayna knows taekwondo, and the frequent fight scenes all rely on punches and kicks rather than paranormal abilities. Suspense builds when Milayna's allies begin to switch sides. Sadly, the childishly angry Milayna doesn't come across as an attractive character. Pickett does add some comic relief with the hobgoblins that tease Milayna throughout the book, but the arbitrary, unimaginative plotline and the writing style remain resolutely at amateur levels, with, for example, frequent use of one-word sentences to indicate emphasis. At least it has hobgoblins. (Paranormal suspense. 12-18)

Kirkus Reviews