Heaven Can't Wait

Teen Angels #1

by Cherie Bennett

Cisco, Nicole and Melody are a trio of teenage girls who have all died before their time. As it turns out, their final reward is not ready for them, and they are informed that in order to enter heaven they all must earn their wings by doing good deeds. In their first story, Cisco returns to earth to help a rock star on the road to ruin.

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Childrens, Friendship

10 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1996

About the author

A popular novelist, playwright, and newspaper columnist, Cherie moves effortlessly from genre to genre, writing powerful and entertaining work, whether in literary hardcover teen fiction, mass market paperback fiction, for the stage, film and television, and for her nationally-syndicated teen advice column.

Reviews

[Aa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book in my early teens, in the 90s, and loved it. It's one of many many books I was reading back then, but today part of only a few that I still remember. It was sweet, original and the first book to bring me to tears... For that I may be slightly biased, but it will always hold a place in my heart.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read and re-read these books obsessively in middle school, the first 3 were my favorites and this one was my very favorite. Weird because they're technically about angels but I'm not religious in the slightest and I loved them! So much fun!

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this in high school (forgot what year exactly,haha), or maybe it was in grade school, I honestly forgot! anyway, I remember liking the story very much that’s why I can still remember it up til now. :)

I wonder where I can get another copy of this...

[Glenn Griffiths · Rating 3 out of 5]

Touched by an Angel meets Beverly Hills 90210.

Three girls who die before their time are sent to Teen Heaven. Each will be sent down at various times to help another young person in need.

The more people they successfully help, the more they earn credits to buy stuff in Teen Heaven and eventually will go to real Heaven.

Cisco is the first one to go down to help a drug fueled musician turn his life around.

Also, in the book are Deep Sixers, bad teens who went to Teen Hell instead of Teen Heaven. Their task is to ruin Teen Angel’s assignment and ensure the person on earth continues to lead a life of self-destruction.

[The Third Place A Teen Library]

F BEN bk. 1

Fantasy; Romance

[Emily Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting idea of what happens after death. Kinda like the idea. Plot is really good--even if a bit sad at the end!

[Simplymegy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it in high school and thought that this is probably the best teenage book ever :)

[Kei · Rating 5 out of 5]

i cried at the end... >.< amazing story! but i haven't read part 2 and 3.

[Kacey Schamehorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend these series, takes me back to when I was fifteen and enjoyed them. introduced them to my niece who can't get enough

[Karen Hsu · Rating 3 out of 5]

I remember reading this series in high school and loving the idea of teens getting a second chance to do good. Fun series.