Weird as it is working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, Evie's always thought of herself as normal. Sure, her best friend is a mermaid, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she's falling for a shape-shifter, and she's the only person who can see through the paranormals' glamours, but still. Normal. Only now paranormals are dying, and Evie's dreams are filled with haunting voices and mysterious prophecies. She soon realizes that there may be a link between her abilities and the sudden rash of deaths. Not only that, but she may very well be at the center a of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures. So much for normal.
I really loved this book. It was such a change from your typical paranormal romance. I've been finding it hard to sit down and give my full attention to a book lately, but this totally drew me in from the beginning. I found Evie's character to be such a wonderful change of pace. Instead of a mopey teenager, this girl actually had normal teenage girl interests. I mean, how many paranormal girls love pink and zebra print these days?
The love interest wasn't dark and brooding but, instead, had a sense of humor and acted as a teenager normally does when approaching romance. I don't want to delve too far into that and ruin it for anyone though. Let's suffice it to say he's the type of guy we'd all want to date instead of ride around on the back of a motorcycle with.
In short, this book was like a tall glass of ice water in the middle of the desert that is paranormal romance. Don't get me wrong - I love paranormal romance books, but this one set a new standard by blazing its own trail.
Sidenote: Every time the book said "communicator" I couldn't help thinking "Kimmunicator" from Kim Possible.
Publisher: HarperTeen of HarperCollins
Release Date: August 2010
Pages: 335
Rating: 4.5 stars
The sense of humor in this book, portrayed through the witty sarcasm of Evie, was what made this book so much fun and so enjoyable-- I am totally looking forward to reading the sequel Supernaturally when it comes out late this year!
ReplyDeletePS~ I love the pic of your pug reading, too cute!
Lea @ LC's Adventures in Libraryland