Vicky Angel
Jacqueline Wilson
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⚠️Content Warnings
GriefInjury
‘You look as if you’ve seen a ghost!’
Jade is so used to living in the shadow of Vicky, her loud, confident best friend, that when a tragic accident occurs, she can hardly believe that Vicky’s no longer around. But Vicky’s a sparky girl who’s not going to let a small thing like being dead stop her from living life to the full! Whether Jade is in lessons, out running or tentatively trying to make new friends, Vicky is determined to make her presence felt . . .
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Character-Driven · Literary Fiction · Steady
Character-Driven
Academy / School
POV: First-Person
Published by Penguin Random House
Characters
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Children
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Family
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Ghosts
Sub-genre
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Literary Fiction
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YA Fantasy
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Young Adult
Experience
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Character-Driven
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Emotional
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Gripping
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light
Dark
Balanced
Book length
Short
Epic
Short
More nuance
Violence
Soft
Graphic
Balanced
Romance
Background
Front and centre
Background
Worldbuilding
Light touch
Deep & dense
Light touch
Readability
Breezy
Dense
Breezy
Humour
Serious
Very funny
Serious
Target audience
Younger
Adult
Balanced
Jacqueline Wilson
Children's Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult
Jacqueline Wilson is a beloved British children's author known for realistic, engaging stories that tackle tough topics like divorce, bullying, foster care, and grief, often featuring strong young female protagonists (like Tracy Beaker & Hetty Feather) and written from a child's perspective, making her hugely popular and earning her titles like Children's Laureate and a Damehood.
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Mixed feelings: Vicky Angel
Vicky Angel is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Really enjoyed: Vicky Angel
I went into Vicky Angel with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Really enjoyed: Vicky Angel
Vicky Angel has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Loved it: Vicky Angel
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Vicky Angel is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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