Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

Synopsis:
Sixteen-year-old Evie's job is bagging and tagging paranormals. Possessing the strange ability to see through their glamours, she works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency. But when someone—or something—starts taking out the vamps, werewolves, and other odd beasties she's worked hard to help become productive members of society, she's got to figure it out before they all disappear and the world becomes utterly normal.

My Review:
Loved it! Evie is a heroine with a kick-butt job of “bagging and tagging” paranormals all while being totally girlie wearing pink every chance she can get. I first read the excerpt at Harperteen.com (which I highly recommend-you get to read the first 60 pages for free) and knew I had to have it because I was hooked! I got this one on Kindle which I have to say I am sad about because I am in love with this book cover. It has beautiful colors and reminds me of a Romanic painting with the use of light and shadows. I might just have to have a hard copy.

Evie is so likable with her witty remarks, relatable because she has hopes and fears like everyone else, and she has a love of all things pink. I love that she gets so excited about little things like having a locker in high school and going to eat pizza with other teenagers. For her that is a huge deal because her life has never had a semblance of anything normal. She finally gets to have an experience like what she saw on her beloved show Easton Heights. (Spoiler)While she has to grapple with the fact that she has no family and feels empty inside she does not feel it is in her right to take from others to fill herself up which is such an admirable quality. She thinks about the impact of her actions on others and cares about others different from her even if she does not fully understand them.

Lend was completely adorable and I loved all the scenes with them together. He was so sweet and understanding of Evie even when she was afraid she was killing him. They became best friends and could tell each other anything and that trust made their relationship stronger. Anyways, I could go on for days, but the bottom line is I loved this book and I can’t wait for the continuation on the story! Bring on the next book!