Endlessly (Paranormalcy #3) by Kiersten White

Book Summery (Via Goodreads): 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.

Book Review:
I was really excited to read this one. However, it took me forever to get through it. It seemed rather predictable. The romance was a little flat for me. Evie loves Lend, Lend loves Evie, Reth is well, Reth. I dunno. Maybe I was just in a mood when I read this. I ADORED the first book, and every subsequent book has let me down. I enjoyed the paranormals and the trips to the fairy realms. Arianna is quite possibly my favorite character. White wraps the series up nicely, though rather predictable. Fans of the series will enjoy this one.

Favorite Quote:

“Now, now, you aren't afraid of monsters in the dark, are you?" I caught a flash of her eyes, winking wickedly at me.

"No," I said, shivering. After all, I was one of them.” 

Cover Art Commentary:
Well hello purple! The color is my favorite element of this cover. I imagine Evie a little more everyday looking. I don't know why covers often feature blonde hair-blue eye characters. Mix it up a little folks!

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Supernaturally (Paranormalcy #2) by Kiersten White

Book Summer (Via Goodreads): 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.

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Book Review:
I had mixed feelings about this book before I even read the first page. I was really excited to continue Evie's adventure, but I was also worried about the "second book" syndrome. Turns out, I was right on both accounts. First off, let me just say that overall, I really enjoyed this book. Readers get to see another side of Evie. White did an excellent job of fleshing out Evie's character. I also enjoyed the evolution of Lend and Evie's relationship. I had read in another review that we don't see much of Lend this time around, and I think that is untrue. Lend is definitely a solid part of this story, but the main focus is on Evie. The supporting characters are just as great. I just love Arianna, and actually wished the was more of character in the story. I will admit, some of my favorite parts of this book are when Evie finds herself face to face with trolls, vamps, and other various paranormal creatures. I honestly wish there was more action to balance out the story a bit more. There was a lot of inner-reflection on Evie's behalf. It was fun reading about Evie trying to fit in at high school. The gym stories were the best! I guess overall, this book was rather entertaining, although it did fall short in a few areas. I am anxious to see where Evie's story goes from here. I am also sad that this next book will be the last in the series. You can check out my review of the first book in the series, Paranormalcy, here.

Favorite Quote:

"After a frustrating half hour, I finally caught sight of a glamored corpse head in the middle of a crowd waiting for the Ferris wheel. He had his arm around a pretty young thing in an incredibly weather-inappropriate outfit that showed off her very slender, very blood filled neck. She stared at him in that vapid, intoxicated way employed only by women under a vamp's control. Or the way I get sometimes when faced with cupcakes. 

Mmmm. Cupcakes." (p. 251)

Cover Art Commentary:
Love the colors! Warm and welcoming, a bit opposite of the first cover, which was dark and mysterious. This cover definitely sets the tone for the overall story.

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Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

Book Summery:
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.-goodreads.com

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Book Review:
What can I say? I bleeping loved this book! I honestly didn't know anything about it, until I read a few reviews. Then I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy. Let me tell you, through all the hype, this book doesn't disappoint! I absolutely loved the main character Evie. She's fun, kick-ass, and boy, does she love her pink! ;) At first everything seems perfect. Evie grew up as a ward of the state until the IPCA found her and took her in. She has a home, a best friend (who just happens to be a mermaid), and a thrilling job. Enter Lend. Mysterious and intriguing, Evie finds comfort in Lend, who raises some good questions...Is what the IPCA does entirely ethical? Could she leave the IPCA if she wanted to? What exactly does her future hold? Most important, who is she? There's also the little problem of the dead immortals and paranormals...who or what is hunting them, and who is next on the list? Paranormalcy is the right mix of dark and light storytelling with some good ole' mystery and romance thrown in. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is looking to get wrapped up in a good paranormal romance that will have you turning the pages faster than you can read them! :)

Favorite Quote(s):

"He hissed. Just as he reached for my neck, I tased him. I was there to bag and tag, not to kill. Besides, if I had to carry separate weapons for every paranormal I took out, I'd be dragging around a full luggage set. Tasers are a one-size-fits-all paranormal butt-kicking option. Mine's pink with rhinestones. Tasey and I have a lot of good times together." (p.2)

"Bud, my self-defense and combat skills teacher, was still trying to get me to learn knife fighting. 'Silver knives! Painful and sometimes deadly to nearly all paranormals!'

'Tasey!' I countered. 'Hot pink and sparkly!'" (p. 43)

Cover Art Commentary:
I really love this cover. It conveys the overall feeling of the book. Dark and mysterious with some bright pink thrown in for flare! :)

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