Answer My Prayer

by Sid Hite

When lovelorn Lydia Swain prays to the angel she knows is up there, she isn't convinced that he will answer. The angel, Ebol, isn't sure either, being a bit lazy and something of a sleepyhead. But when he's persuaded--by an angelic kick in the rear end--he finds himself involved not only in a love story, but in a political brouhaha the likes of which the land of Korasan has never before seen. And once Lydia and Ebol join forces, nothing will ever be the same--not for Lydia, not for the handsome Aldersan Hale, not for the citizens of Korasan, and not even for Ebol himself.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

“For me, writing books for a living is a grand privilege. I often feel as if I've won some sort of prize.”

Sid grew up in a family of seven in the small town of Bowling Green, Virginia. Sid says that when he was young he “had more energy than brains.” And further states that he “[wishes] it was still that way.”

Sid discovered his passion for novels in his teenage years and decided right then and there to become a fiction writer. He says that he is grateful now that he didn't know how much work was involved in being a writer then.

After high school he traveled for several years through more than twenty countries. Upon returning to the U.S., he worked at several jobs, including farming, bartending, and construction, before his first novel was published. He feels that writing for a living is a privilege.

Sid was named a Publisher's Weekly “Flying Start” for his first novel, Dither Farm. He currently lives in upstate New York.

Sid is a decent amateur juggler.

Reviews

[Oumaïma Sq · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was thrifted by my sister over ten years ago. It had been sitting on my shelves ever since, and I never once considered picking it up. As I've been working through my physical TBR, I finally decided to give it a chance, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it's a cute, cozy YA fantasy. It wasn't groundbreaking, but it was a genuinely enjoyable read.

Quote I liked "He grew increasingly fascinated by the ebb and flow of humanity passing before his eyes. Some went in straight lines, while others followed zigzag lines on roundabout routes. Some seemed to know where they were going and why, while others appeared nebulous and uncertain. Some walked stiffly, some strode with arms swinging, and some just drifted from spot to spot. This is life, he thought. Each to his own, at his own pace. He had almost forgotten how individualistic mortal beings could be. Each face read like a different book, telling an original story filled with personalized victories and disappointments."

[Concertgebouw93 · Rating 3 out of 5]

E' una favola. Non sarà un capolavoro, ma è carino

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so tender!

[Joant · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of potential for a sweet tale, invovlving angels and "the true feeiling"but I found it just too contrived. Still I read it all.

[Maegan · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay, but a little too far fetched for me, even though it's fiction. Over all I would still advise it.

[Mel Raschke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is suspenseful and moves quickly; as soon as Lydia prays, you meet Ebol up in heaven, and she falls in love quickly. I liked this because it did not take too long to read the book, but a lot happened.