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Aria, a guardian angel who must earn her wings, is sent to an all‑girls preparatory school to help three different girls. Her first assignment brings her to Caroline Mason, who isolates herself at lunch while daily classmates—especially Lily Pierce, her former best friend—pick her. Aria discovers Lily’s cruelty stems from her own hidden struggles. Through empathy and support, Aria guides both girls toward healing, friendship, and a brighter future.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: V. E. Schwab
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