Paranormalcy
By Kiersten White
(HarperTeen, Paperback, 9780061985850, 368pp.)
Publication Date: July 2011
Other Editions of This Title: Google eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Categories: Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic, Horror & Ghost Stories, Girls & Women
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Selected by Indie Booksellers for the Autumn 2010 Kids' Next ListEvie’s always thought of herself as a normal teenager, even though she works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only one who can see through glamours.
But now Evie’s dreams are filled with haunting voices and cryptic messages—and she’s realizing that she may be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures.
So much for normal.
Kiersten White has one tall husband and two small children. She lives near the ocean in San Diego, California, where her days are perfectly normal. This abundance of normal led her to a fascination with all things paranormal, including but not limited to faeries, vampires, and pop culture. She is also the author of Supernaturally
“A fast, flirty roller coaster of a ride. This story was everything I hoped for—sassy, light-hearted and downright scary. Oh, bleep! I’m in love!”
-Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of Hush, Hush and Crescendo
“This was one of my favorite books of the year! I thought it was absolutely fantastic! I laughed out loud so many times while reading it, and it was wonderfully written and so refreshingly clean!”
-ReadingTeen Parental Review (blog review)
“Kiersten White creates the perfect blend of light and dark. Even as the stakes rose higher, Paranormalcy’s narrator, Evie, kept a smile on my face with her cunning wit. I can’t wait for more!”
-Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
“Strong characters, a clever premise, and a hilarious voice all team up to make Paranormalcy the most refreshing paranormal debut of the year.”
-Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Wake trilogy
“Buffy meets The X-Files in this darkly sexy story.”
-Romantic Times
“Paranormalcy seduced me. The two sexy paranormals who vie for Evie’s affections each had their own victory; one won Evie’s heart and the other won mine.”
-Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings
“The most imaginative vampire/werewolf/supernatural series going.”
-Newsday
“Perky, insolent, fearless, and insecure...teenage girls will recognize themselves [in Evie]. Likely to be a popular read.”
-Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“First-time author White shows the technique and polish of a pro in this absorbing romance, which comes closer than most to hitting the Buffy mark.”
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Good, romantic entertainment.”
-Kirkus Reviews
“A fast-paced, entertaining debut. Alternately funny and tragic but never maudlin, White’s debut will have broad appeal among fantasy fans.”
-Booklist
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