Author(s): Cynthia Leitich Smith

Graphic Novels

Cynthia Leitich Smith's "New York Times" bestseller is reimagined as a graphic novel seen through the eyes of Zachary, the drop-dead gorgeous guardian angel. Reckless guardian angel Zachary has an unusual assignment. He's meant to save the soul of Miranda, high-school theatre wannabe turned glamorous royal vampire. Completely devoted to Miranda, Zachary takes his demotion to human form in his stride, taking a job as the princess' personal assistant. Of course, this means he has to balance his soul-saving efforts with planning the Master's fast-approaching Death Day gala. Illustrations by Ming Doyle elevate this darkly funny love story to a new dramatic level, with stark, vivid black-and-white panels. It takes the point of view of the boy character - or the male "angel", Zachary - from the prose novel; this, plus the graphic format, make it perfect for boy and reluctant readers. It is another bite to the deliciously seductive world of Cynthla Leltich Smith - building the graphic novel list alongside the prose titles. It opens the popular series to graphic novel and comics fans. It features hip, accessible interior art by a rising talent (and an established cover artist). It is suitable for fans of Cynthia's four prose novels in this growing series: "Tantalize", the bestselling "Eternal", "Blessed" and "Diabolical" - as well as for fans of Stephenie Meyer, Cassandra Clare and other popular paranormal-romance authors.