Supernaturally (Paranormalcy) [Hardcover]

Kiersten White (Author)

Book Description

Release date: July 26, 2011 | Series: Paranormalcy (Book 2)

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.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Description
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.

The Supernaturally Playlist

In this Amazon exclusive playlist, author Kiersten White shares the tunes that best sum up her new novel, Supernaturally.

"Missing" by Flyleaf
I imagine this song playing for Evie when she’s feeling most down, worrying that whatever is missing inside of her will never be fixed.

"Oh, It Is Love" by Hellogoodbye
This sweet, happy love song has always been Evie and Lend’s song for me. When it comes to relationships, they both have this type of hopeful innocence.

"All I Wanted" by Paramore
Another song for Evie when she is feeling like everything is lost.

"Misguided Ghosts" by Paramore
A song about trying to find a place in a world you don’t feel like you’re really living in.

"Jar of Hearts" by Christina Perri
I’ve heard from many people (and agree) that this is a great song for Evie and Reth’s past.

"The Drumming Song" by Florence + the Machine
The intensity and focused passion of this song makes me think of my darling Jack, along with the references to heaven and hell, a favorite theme of his.

"Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse
This is one of my favorite “Reth” songs, though he’d never bother listening to human music…

"I Will Possess Your Heart" by Death Cab for Cutie
Another song for Reth and Evie’s relationship, evoking his feelings of inevitability when it comes to being with Evie.

"I Will Follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie
This song lends itself well to musings on the realities of a mortal/immortal relationship. If you’re prone to musing about such things, which I am.

"Engines" by Snow Patrol
“I know I love you like the sunlit water on your skin.” Another love song for Evie and Lend.

"Give Me Strength" by Snow Patrol
A song for all of the people in Evie’s life she realizes are her family.

"Give Me Strength" by Ingrid Michaelson
A very sad, sweet, aching song about trying to find your home.

"Firelight" by Snow Patrol
A song for dear, comatose Vivian.

Review

“A tasty bonbon for those who like their romance mixed with supernatural adventures.” (Kirkus Reviews )

“Twists and turns abound in this novel, and readers are sure to be drawn in with each new revelation.” (School Library Journal )

“A delicious, dangerous treat!” (Kirsten Miller, New York Times bestselling author of The Eternal Ones and Kiki Strike )

Praise for the Paranormalcy trilogy:“The most imaginative vampire/werewolf/supernatural series going.” (Newsday )

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: HarperTeen (July 26, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780061985867
• ISBN-13: 978-0061985867
• ASIN: 0061985864
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #334,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kiersten White is the author of NYT bestsellers PARANORMALCY and SUPERNATURALLY. She has one tall husband and two small children and lives near the ocean, where her days are perfectly normal. Visit her at www.kierstenwhite.com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A sequel that won't disappoint! August 21, 2011

By Lisa

Format:Hardcover

When high school isn't filled with cat fights, secret romances and illegal dealings behind the gym, Evie finds herself bored with the utter normalcy of her life. She yearns for the feeling of importance she felt when working for the IPCA and soon begins going on missions again, behind the backs of those she cares about. Relationships and friendships are tested and Supernaturally is one suspenseful scene after another. But of course, this wouldn't be a book by Kiersten White without some serious moments of comic relief.

We are introduced to a new character named Jack, a boy who has grown up with the faeries and has the uncanny ability to create faerie doors. Jack might be my favourite character yet! His humour rivals that of Evie and I'm sure he'd give her a run for her money in a comedy-face-off. In Supernaturally, things are very different to how they were in the previous book. The budding romance between Evie and Lend is halted when Lend goes off to attend college, leaving Evie behind at high school. Reth is a maybe-not-so-evil faerie, the evil killer from Paranormalcy might be not-so-evil and her parents are maybe not-so-non-existent. Crazy revelations about many are made and it was fantastic to see the way these grew and changed.

My favourite part of Supernaturally was the way everything unfolded and developed. We're never 100% sure of anything and are given a new mystery to ponder very often. Great pacing, as always, lends itself to a never-boring read. The plot increases in complexity, opening doors from the past and for the future, and grips us in its clutches. Your heart will be forever thudding, waiting to see if Lend and Evie's relationship will persevere. Will her secrets and the countless misunderstandings ruin everything? Will things eventually work out? Guess you'll have to see for yourself!

If you enjoyed Paranormalcy, this book will not disappoint and will leave you dying for Endlessly. If you're new to this series, now is a great time to start! Thoroughly enjoyable and engaging, Supernaturally is another magnificent novel by Kiersten White.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Supernaturally: 3.5 stars July 29, 2011

By S. Goodman

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Evie is finally living a normal life, and she's getting bored. She doesn't have the same sense of purpose she did when she worked for IPCA, so when they ask her back for a few contract jobs Evie is excited to pick up Tasey (her bedazzled Paranormal bad-guy taser) and get to work.
This review may contain SPOILERS!*
Things I didn't like:
*There is still too much "so" and "totally" and "bleep," the little vocal tics of Evie's that kind of got on my nerves in Paranormalcy. There seem to be even more of them in this book.
*I found myself getting really frustrated with Evie at times because she seemed so darn whiny. She was getting dangerously close to the YA heroine stereotype of "Oh, I have no life without my fabulous perfect amazing paranormal boyfriend!!" Fortunately, she did get over this a bit toward the end of the book.
* One of the things I enjoyed in Paranormalcy was that Evie was honest with Lend and tells him the truth even if it might cause problems in their relationship. That goes out the window in this book for most part.
*I still don't understand why Evie freaked out so utterly upon learning about her origins. I guess it was so her later revelation that who she is and how she will be is her decision, no matter what she is (or isn't) would be more powerful? Still, I found myself thinking her leaping into the Faerie Realms with Jack was an overreaction.

Things I did like:
*Glad we learned how Evie was made to be an Empty One for the faeries.
*I like her complicated relationship with Vivian, and how Kiersten White balances the way personal choice versus how they were raised to think and act combine to make characters who they are. I appreciate that Viv took responsibility for her actions in the previous book.
*Every now and then, Evie will make an observation of surprising depth. She's a girl who loves all things sparkly and pink, but she is also capable of some pretty insightful thinking on occasion and I like that in a character.
* Kiersten White still cracks me up. She has created a great voice for Evie, and for the most part I find her a fun character to spend time with. Example: Evie is worried about getting in trouble at school and also about Lend having a pretty dryad lab partner at college. "I was so, so dead. I was going to be expelled and then I'd never get into Georgetown, and I'd work at the diner for the rest of my life and Lend would marry the dryad lab assistant and they'd have half-tree-and-one-quarter-water-thing babies, and no one would know quite what they were but they'd be beautiful. And I'd serve them french fries when they came home to visit." That kind of inner monologue sums up Evie as a person pretty well. :)
*I liked how the book ended with an interesting set up for the final installment, Endlessly: What, if anything, will Evie do about the faeries? I think this book established that they are evil and I hope she will decide to open a gate and send them somewhere else. I'm glad she didn't do what Jack wanted her to, but I really hope she doesn't just let them continue to exist in close proximity to the human world where they can show up and cause harm when she has the power to do something about it.
*I have a hunch we will learn more about Evie's mom in the next book, and I hope she will be able to have a relationship with her. I liked that she finally accepted her relationship with Raquel for the sweet but strange thing it is, and understood that Raquel loves her in her own way, but I really want her to have her mother in her life at some point.
So overall, I liked more about the book than I didn't like and the whole premise is so different than a lot of YA books I've read. (Thank goodness there wasn't a love triangle, for one thing!) I think some of the freshness in the characters is gone for me, but I still found it an enjoyable read.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bleeping Fantastic Sequel July 26, 2011

By Mundie Moms/Mundie Kids

Format:Hardcover

What a bleeping fantastic sequel. Kiersten made me fall in love with her characters, her world and her writing in Paranormalcy, and she had me loving them even more in Supernaturally.

There are a lot of things I enjoyed about this sequel, and one of them is the character journey Evie goes on. Her quest to find herself and discover who she really is isn't easy, and Evie being the strong character she is makes some tough decisions. I really want to sit here and list all the things I enjoyed about Evie, but for the sake of spoilers I'll sum my feelings up by saying I already admire Evie and all she had to deal with in Parnormalcy, but my admiration for her character grew even more. She is someone who not only can kick you butt and look hot doing so, but she also has a vulnerable side she rarely shows that I liked seeing.

Along with Evie, I felt each of the characters grew a lot more and become much more in-depth. I love the way Kiersten has written her characters, and I like the direction they each took. I liked that not only are some of my favorite characters back, but some new ones are introduced as well, each adding something to the story. Whether it's support for Evie, to add a twist in the plot, an element of surprise or of course to try and trick Evie. *sigh* Oh Reth...you bad boy you. I think I like you more than I should, but you've got some stiff competition. Lend, can I possibly like you even more, especially when you say those things you did to Evie. I have a feeling you'll be melting a few hearts.

Supernaturally's writing is flawless, it flows beautifully, and is unpredictable in an oh so good way. I could not figure out the ending and I absoultely love it when that happens. Kiersten kept me on my toes the whole time, from the way she creates her characters, to the story's brilliant humor and the wonderful twists. I adore Kiersten's writing. Okay, really I would love to bottle up her awesomeness and use it as my own. I loved this sequel. It's a must have book with it's snark, swoon worthy moments and plenty of laugh out lines. If you loved Parnormalcy, I highly recommend picking up Supernaturally. I can not wait to get my hands on the next book.