*I received this as an ARC from epicreads*
Paranormalcy Review
Supernaturally Review
My Endlessly Pre Reading
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Review: If you have read my reviews of the other two books in this series you will know my feelings on these books' covers. I do not like them. I don't think they accurately portray the feel of the book. The books are so fun and these covers look so serious and dramatic. And very paranormal romancy. These books may involve paranormals; they also may have a little bit of romance, but I think they are far different than the common paranormal romance. There are many instances when the characters within the books make fun of paranormal romance cliches, or specific paranormal romances.
My favorite thing about this series is how lighthearted and fun it is to read. I enjoy the many pop culture references. The chapter titles are also always fun to read.
This third book in a trilogy tied up the series very well. I enjoyed the depth White went into explaining the history and mythology of this world. The story of how the Faeries originally came to Earth was very interesting.
I love reading series because you really get to know the characters and the world they inhabit. White brought back almost every character from both books. Many of the minor characters reappear often. The paranormals like the Dragon and the different elementals were fun to read about. Characters that were once evil got their chance to redeem themselves. I liked that in the end, there weren't any characters that were evil purely to be evil. They all had their ideas of right and wrong and were pursuing their own plans. Because of this, there are many moral dilemmas. I like how White shows Evie considering all her options. Although, a pretty clean cut answer usually emerges in the end.
I would recommend this series to younger female readers interested in paranormal things. I am obviously not a young female, but I enjoyed this series too. I give this book a 4/5. That also makes this trilogy a solid 4/5.
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What books do you think have a cover that doesn't match the content?
-PAUL
Title: Endlessly
Author: Kiersten White
Year Published: 2012
Synopsis:
Evie's paranormal past keeps coming back to haunt her. A new director at the International Paranormal Containment Agency wants to drag her back to headquarters. The Dark Faerie Queen is torturing humans in her poisonous realm. And supernatural creatures keep insisting that Evie is the only one who can save them from a mysterious, perilous fate.
The clock is ticking on the entire paranormal world. And its fate rests solely in Evie's hands.
So much for normal.
Why?: I have enjoyed the first two books in this series. I originally received this from epicreads, not thinking I would enjoy it because of the cover , but this series has surprised me.
Expectations: I'm expecting to learn more about the paranormals like the Faeiries and Elementals as well as some new paranormals. I want to know more about the faerie history. I think this is the last in the series, so I expect a conclusive ending.
Judging a book by its cover: .I do not like this cover. I don't think any of the books in this series match their covers. I would not pick this book up because it looks like another angtsy paranormal romance probably with a love triangle and a weak female lead. Thankfully, I know Evie is a strong female character and the romance is natural and not the primary story.
-PAUL
Pre Reading
Paranormalcy Review
This series continues to surprise me. I may have to reconsider judging some books by their covers. Personally, I think the cover doesn't match the story, but maybe other YA books with teen models aren't all about the romance. I really enjoyed this sequel.
The biggest disappointment I have with this book is that it wrapped up the ending, for the most part. I wish it would have ended a few chapters before it did. I actually wanted a cliffhanger ending. This trilogy seems more like a series with an undetermined about of books than a trilogy. I don't know if that was Kiersten White's intentions or not.
The new character of Jack was annoying, but I'm pretty sure that was White's intentions. It was unfortunate that Jack helped revert Evie to her more teen angsty ways.
My favorite part of this series is White's take on so many different paranormal beings. I really enjoyed the backstory of how vampires came to be. The world that I so enjoyed in Paranormalcy is even deeper in this sequel. The Faerie Realm was really interesting. The imagery was amazing. I like that each book introduces more paranormals and more information about paranormals already introduced.
I liked that Lend is pursuing a college degree in zoology with the intentions of studying cryptozoology. I was a little confused as to why or how he was taking vertebrate biology as a freshmen. I don't know about other universities, but in my college Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy was a higher level course.
I give this novel a 4/5. This series is a fun easy read in a really interesting world of paranormal beings.
Title: Supernaturally
Author: Kiersten White
Year Published: 2011
Synopsis: Evie finally has the normal life she’s always longed for. But she’s shocked to discover that being ordinary can be...kind of boring. Just when Evie starts to long for her days at the International Paranormal Containment Agency, she’s given a chance to work for them again. Desperate for a break from all the normalcy, she agrees.
But as one disastrous mission leads to another, Evie starts to wonder if she made the right choice. And when Evie’s faerie ex-boyfriend Reth appears with devastating revelations about her past, she discovers that there’s a battle brewing between the faerie courts that could throw the whole supernatural world into chaos. The prize in question? Evie herself. So much for normal.
Why?: I am quickly reading through this series. It has surprised me so far.
Expectations: I enjoyed Paranormalcy, so I am hoping this is similar, but different enough. I like it when sequels don't just have the same formula as their predecessor with a few details switched around. Why is she back with IPCA? There better be a good explanation for that! I am glad Reth is back. He was an interesting character in the first book and there are so many unanswered questions about, not only, him but also the Faeries as a whole. The Faerie Courts sound really interesting.
Judging a book by its cover: I do not like this cover. I would not pick this book up in the store. But, I said the same for Paranormalcy.
-PAUL
Pre Reading
This makes two books in a row that I don't like their covers. I don't think this cover portrays the feel of the book. I feel that this cover is so similar to so many other paranormal romance novels out there. A romance does come into play in this novel, but there's so much more.
I was really surprised by this novel. I wouldn't have picked it up just from the synopsis had I not received the third in the series free. I ended up really enjoying it. The story takes place in our world, except there is an organization (the IPCA) that internationally takes care of any Paranormal problems. It is like a paranormal Men In Black, except the protagonist is a 16 year old girl with the ability to see through the Paranormals' glamour to their true selves. This book reminded me of an old tv series on the Disney Channel when I was growing up, So Weird. Each week the teenage Fiona would come across some crazy paranormal being while traveling the world on a tour bus with her mother's band.
White put an interesting spin on a lot of the well known paranormals. For example, the fairies don't have wings and are so creepy. I liked the use of bread and iron as deterrents as well.
At times I thought the teen angst overpowered pressing situations. Although, it may be understandable considering how much Evie wants to be just a normal teenage girl in high school with a boyfriend and an awesome locker.
Each character in this novel was well written. They all had their own subtleties. One character has very descriptive sighs. A mermaid's translator turns all curse words to bleeps. Evie is completely obsessed with a popular teen drama. Another character sketches well.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and will continue reading the series. I give this book a 4/5. I recommend it to anyone interested in paranormal beings with a bit of teen girl drama. It reminds me of the Wake series by Lisa McMann.
-PAUL
I received Endlessly from epicreads right before it came out. I hadn't read the first two installments in the trilogy, but thought the books sounded really interesting. I got Paranormalcy when it was really cheap for kindle.
Title: Paranormalcy
Author: Kiersten White
Year Published: 2010
Synopsis: 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 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 of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures.
So much for normal.
Why?: I received Endlessly, so I am going to gradually read through the trilogy until I get to the final installment.
Expectations: I haven't read much urban fantasy so I don't know what to expect. I have heard the protagonist isn't a typical emo chick, but a preppy pink-loving teen instead. I expect a lot of paranormal things happening in the modern world.
Judging a book by its cover: This cover is not typically something I would pick up. It looks a little too paranormal romancey for me.
-PAUL
