The Cosmic Collection

Angels Unlimited #4-6

by Annie Dalton

Los Angeles, London, Rome—sometimes it can be tough being the coolest angel in the cosmos. This thrilling collection contains Calling the Shots, where Mel has to break into the glamorous world of showbiz in the golden age of Hollywood; Fogging Over, where Mel must unravel some very dark secrets while her best friend Lola gets it on with bad boy Brice; and Fighting Fit, where a mission to Ancient Rome with the utterly gorgeous Orlando turns sour.

Genres: Angels, Fantasy, Young Adult, Childrens

Paperback

First published January 6, 2003

About the author

Annie grew up as an only child in the English countryside during the 1950s. Her father was not always around but when he was, he would tell her fantastical stories, often with her as the principal character. Annie missed him and his stories, which led her to the fantasy section at her local library, thus sparking life-long love of fiction.

After undertaking jobs such as waitressing, cleaning and factory work, Annie went on to study at University of Warwick and soon started writing.

Annie lives in Norfolk. She has three children, Anna, Reuben, and Maria (the inspiration for the first “Angels Unlimited” book, “Winging It”) and two grandchildren, Sophie and Isabella.

Reviews

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series because of all the knowledge I can get from it. Like 1920's America, 1800's England and even Roman myths and cultures. I like the character too, the crush thing between Mel and Orlando was kinda fluffy and I was disappointed that they didn't end up together, but good for Mel! She had her angelic priorities set straight! Go Melanie Beeby!

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Annie Dalton writes history for younger readers in a realistic but still child-friendly way. We see Mel supporting a girl through losing a parent and falling into poverty, Victorian orphans on the streets and child prostitutes, then slaves in ancient Rome. The attention to detail is astounding and particularly in Fogging Over (book 5 of the series, book 2 in this collection) you can in fact work out which Jack the Ripper victim bad-boy-turned-angel Brice goes to save because the author cleverly references specific streets and how long they are walking them for. Incredibly clever!

We get more world building for Heaven and the agency, and with Brice now reformed we get an insider look at how the PODS work. Sadly we never get the story of how Brice Fell fully, just the why. A spin off book purely about his death and fall would have been a wonderful addition to the series.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm impressed that these hold up, given that I last read them probably sixteen years ago, at least. They aren't groundbreaking or anything, but as a middle-grade series, it's pretty solid, and a sweet read. I just wish it was something you'd be able to find to actually recommend it-British book series don't make it here that often.

[Lady Entropy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Agent Angel (que cá em portugal se chama Academia de Anjos, acho), Cosmic Collection, que reúne 3 livros. Devorei-os aos 3 numa manhã, e, apesar que não seja algo que me tenha deixado WOW, diverti-me, relaxei, e até gostei muito da protagonista. E visto que o livro me custou 2 libras em Hay-on-Wye, achei que valeu bem o dinheiro. Não o devo reler, mas gostava de o dar a alguém que o apreciasse.

[Olivia Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very realistic and feels as of that is what heaven is to be......it's a fun book