Review - Supernaturally by Kiersten White

Supernaturally (Paranormalcy #2) by Kiersten White
July 26th, 2011 from HarperTeen

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.

I really liked Paranormalcy and was SO looking forward to reading the second installment. Evie is such a likable character. She's funny, smart, adventurous, and has the kind of charm that can't be ignored. She really is fun to get to know and a very likable character. The story picks up a few months after all hell breaks loose at the International Paranormal Containment Agency, and Evie and Lend are all kissy kissy. That's okay, Evie deserves one minute of normalcy.... happiness. Things start out okay until other worldly things start attacking and trying to kill Evie. She's isn't too sure if all of these near misses are linked - she's kinda busy smoochin' and steering clear of Lend. (need more Lend, please)

I was a little frustrated with Evie's choices in this story. Lying and keeping things from your ever understanding boyfriend is never a good thing, and although Evie is a teenage girl, I was hoping she wouldn't go in that direction. Ah, no matter. There is a new bloke, Jack, who can walk the faerie paths. He. Was. Wacko. My emotions for Jack were all over the place! He was funny, dumb, obnoxious, manipulative, and obnoxious. Oh, I said that already.... Jack and his "antics" add a playful feel to the story even though...his actions raise red flags. You know something is up with this dude, but you just can't put your finger on it. Well, ya do. In the end.

Without a doubt the best part of Supernaturally is the personal growth of Evie. She really comes into her own in this story. Evie learns about her beginnings and starts to take charge of her own life (SO heartbreaking), and decides how she wants to live the rest of her life. I was honestly proud of that girl by the last page. #dabseyes

Overall, fun and quick read full of more twists and turns than those creepy faerie paths. Keep me out of those!

4 Stars

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Fan Favorites - Supernaturally by Kiersten White

I'm lucky to have Kiersten White, author of Paranormalcy and Supernaturally on the blog today! Sit back, and find out what her some of her favorite fan moments are!  

First, let it be said: I have freaking awesome fans. Or, as Evie would put it, they all bleeping rock.

That's one of the funnest things about being published--you get to share these characters and stories that previously only existed inside your head. And when other people respond to them and love them just like you do? It's blissfully surreal.

So, while I love every email and tweet and Facebook note, there are two things that have stuck out as being rather jaw-droppingly amazing. (Someone did recently write a song about Lish and Evie, but I've yet to hear it so I can't include it.) (Yeah, umm, SOMEONE WROTE A SONG ABOUT MY CHARACTERS. HOW COOL/WEIRD IS MY LIFE?)

First, when I had a contest pre-Paranormalcy release, one of my best friend's moms, Kim Walus (who is a professional quilter), made this:

She'd asked my friend (Natalie Whipple, my critique partner and author of the upcoming TRANSPARENT) details from the book and put so many personal touches. This quilt makes my heart happy. It's hanging in my office as a reminder that a) dreams come true and b) people are amazing.

Another thing I love is getting actual letters. In this world of instant-communication, it's rare and way more personal to receive a letter. One such came from twelve-year-old Cori, who wrote to tell me how Paranormalcy changed the way she looked at and interacted with the world. Knowing that my book had impacted her entire life was very humbling! Aside from the sheer holy cow factor of that, though, Cori included a sentence that still makes me laugh every time I think of it. She said,

"I wanted to step into your book and punch Vivian's fiery face until she cried."

You and me both, Cori. You and me both.

I think it sums up exactly what is so amazing about hearing from readers: that passionate involvement in the story that I thought only belonged to me? It's theirs now. And that is the coolest thing of all.

**

Thank you, Kiersten! 

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