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title: "Reading Everywhere: Book Review: Paranormalcy, by Kiersten White"
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# Reading Everywhere: Book Review: Paranormalcy, by Kiersten White

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## Tuesday, August 2, 2011

### Book Review: Paranormalcy, by Kiersten White

White, Kiersten.

Paranormalcy

. 335 p. HarperTeen. 2010. Hardcover $16.99. ISBN 9780061985843.

I can't believe I missed this book when it first came out! Well, actually, I guess I

can

believe it... I mean-- the cover, guys. It's striking, but it's so super serious, and does not reflect the hilarious tongue-in-cheek tone of the book. I was not expecting to be amused by this book at all, but trust me, this is one of those times when you do not want to judge a book by its cover. This one is TOTALLY funny-- a refreshing change from the typical paranormal fiction.

Evie just wants to be a normal high schooler (with a locker!) but due to her unique talent for seeing underneath the glamour of any paranormal creature, she's been drafted by the International Paranormal Containment Agency. She leads a lonely but mostly content life saving the world from paranormal dangers, until she discovers a startling relevation about herself...

Brisk pacing, tight plotting, and a likable main character (okay, let's face it: I

completely

relate to Evie's pink-sparkly-loving ways and want to know where I can get a hot-pink taser!) make for a highly engaging read.

White includes just about every paranormal creature there is, and gently mocks the stereotypes: My favorite: "Why on earth would a vampire go to high school?" (p. 239) Why indeed? I lol'd.

There is depth and weight balanced with the humor, though, as White puts an inventive spin on the themes of self-discovery and claiming one's power that are so prevalent in YA lit. With a fantastic blend of action, romance, suspense, and humor, there's a little something for everyone here. I can't stop recommending it at my library-- I think I'm going to have to buy a few more copies for the shelves!

The sequel,

Supernaturally

, just came out at the end of July, so now's the time to get started on this series. And be sure to catch our

[awesome interview with Kiersten White, along with Andrea Cremer and Stephanie Perkins, at Authors are ROCKSTARS!](http://www.authorsarerockstars.com/2011/07/special-edition-podcast-with-kiersten.html)

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