Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Oct 02, 2010 Vivian rated it really liked it

Shelves: first-in-series, read-2010

4 stars...5 stars...I keep going back and forth...4.5 stars

This was an intriguing storyline, and I was very much drawn in the entire time. There are also some unique takes on paranormal beings in there, which is rare with the loads of paranormal books out there. I also enjoyed the relationship that builds in the story between the two main characters, it's very sweet and innocent.

A couple things that might detract from a reader's enjoyment:
1. White uses "awesome" very frequently
2. Evie enjoys s ...more

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Jul 08, 2010 Chelsea rated it really liked it

Shelves: uf-pnr, fae-angels, ya

This review was originally posted at Vampire Book Club.

With witty writing, Paranormalcy is a fun YA read. Evie has worked for the International Paranormal Containment Agency (IPCA) for as long as she can remember. Unlike everyone else, she can see though all glamours. Hot hot vampires for her — she just sees the dead body underneath. Her life consists of bagging and tagging various paranormal creatures — vampires, werewolves, hags. Once they’re tagged, they get assigned jobs at IPCA.

She’s never This review was originally posted at Vampire Book Club.

With witty writing, Paranormalcy is a fun YA read. Evie has worked for the International Paranormal Containment Agency (IPCA) for as long as she can remember. Unlike everyone else, she can see though all glamours. Hot hot vampires for her — she just sees the dead body underneath. Her life consists of bagging and tagging various paranormal creatures — vampires, werewolves, hags. Once they’re tagged, they get assigned jobs at IPCA.

She’s never questioned her role. (Though, she’s always felt the agency was too lenient with faeries. Her ex is one, and he just won’t leave her alone. Stupid faeries.) It can be kind of lonely being the only teenager, who has to experience typical teen life vicariously through a TV show.

So when an unknown paranormal is detained, she can’t help by try to learn more. Lend can shift his shape into anyone’s appearance. Once he and Evie manage to get on the same level — and he quits making his glamour look like her — the two bond. She finally has a shot at having a friend, even a boyfriend.

Except paranormals are being killed. IPCA can’t figure it out, and they are convinvced Lend has answers. Though the story Evie discovers her real role at the agency, runs for her life, saves others, learns the reason she can see though all glamours and falls in love.

Evie is wonderfully relatable. It’s hard not to love the way she adopts using “bleep” instead of curse words, her love of her pink taser and all things girly. We want her to be happy. We want her to find love. We really like it when she kisses Lend.

Paranormalcy deals with some heavy circumstances with a light tone. Kiersten White knows how to diffuse tension with a good laugh. She also managed to create a hottie who is practically an invisible boy in his natural form.

The story takes a bit to really ignite, but with such endearing characters you’ll be hooked quickly. We’re looking forward to seeing where Evie and Lend’s story will go. Paranormalcy is the first in a series. We’ll be sure to let everyone know when the next book is on the horizon. ...more

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Dec 18, 2010 Dru added it · review of another edition

So...how awesome that the first thing I do for winter break is read this book? Pretty darn awesome. I loved this book, it was good and I could kinda (i don't hunt paranormals but still) relate to Evie. I love Lend but I also love Reth. no contest Lend but still. I can't wait to read the next book ...more

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Dec 03, 2011 April rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011, absolute-favorites, young-adult, mc-with-special-talent-s, paranormal-supernatural, awesome-worlds

Review to come, but simply amazingtastic! I've already got my hands on Supernatureally eager to read the second installment!! :D ...more

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Sep 01, 2010 Nicole rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-fiction, fantasy-fae

This book reminds me of the good old day of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Like the first two years of the show. Paranormalcy was really funny. t. Also this book has something a little different then what other stuff that is out there in the YA paranormal fiction universe.

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Jul 02, 2011 Tiffany rated it it was amazing

okay! That book was so BLEEPING AWESOME! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Evie is such a cool girl! And Lend us such a sweet <3 I adore him! And such an original story! I have book 2 on my Nook Color and think I shall start NOW!

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May 06, 2011 Daffodil rated it it was ok

Shelves: young-adult

2.5 stars

The first part felt like a MIB/Sanctuary mashup, but it was trying too hard for the humor. Which is a shame. If it had succeeded, it would have been fantastic.

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