Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Dusty Reads (8)

Posted by Giselle

Dusty Reads is a weekly meme, hosted here, featuring a book that has been sitting unread on my home shelf for some time. To participate, add your link at the bottom. 

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My pick this week:

Paranormalcy

Kiersten White

Released August 31st, 2010

by HarperTeen

Goodreads / Purchase

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.

So much for normal.

They tell me it’s fun, original and full of awesomesauce – so why haven’t I read it yet!? Too. Many. Book. ! 🙂 I’ll get to it soon though since the 3rd is coming out. 

The Paranormalcy series includes:

What are your thoughts on this series?

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25 Responses to “Dusty Reads (8)”

1. 

   Ashley @ Book Labyrinth November 15th, 2011 04:12:25

   I wasn’t the biggest fan of Supernaturally (Evie’s decisions and the way she acted drove me crazy), but Paranormalcy? So funny and awesome. It was just completely different from what I expected out of a paranormal book. Still really looking forward to Endlessly (love the cover!!).
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   Asheley (@BookwormAsheley) November 15th, 2011 04:13:34

   Paranormalcy and Supernaturally are fun. They’re light and breezy and quick – really wonderful to read between heavier books. Like if you’re coming off of something that sort of sucked the life out of you or that took a long time or that you really didn’t like…Evie is fun as a character and her story is enjoyable. So I say give it a go, but I recommend it between heavier reads. Because it is really a wonderfully light and fun series!
3. 

   Maji Bookshelf November 15th, 2011 04:14:55

   Great choice! You know how much I loved the first book! Planning to read the second in December. The story is hilarious, fun, and awesome 😀

   -juhina
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   Giselle November 15th, 2011 04:22:25

   @ Ashley @ Book Labyrinth: My GR friends have also been saying book 2 wasn’t as good and some were very disapointed. Hopefully book 3 will make up for it.

   @Asheley (@BookwormAsheley) I’ve heard that before -to read them between heavier stuff so it lightens the mood. I’ll actually be reading it sooner rather than later because I’m just in need of something like that 🙂

   @Maji Bookshelf: Yes! Your review actually reminded me that I had this still on my shelf!
5. 

   fishgirl182 November 15th, 2011 04:44:15

   Love paranormalcy! You should read it soon.
6. 

   Anna November 15th, 2011 05:03:56

   I need to read this one too -_- It sounds so good!!

   COOBIE 🙂
7. 

   Kathryn @ Clean Teen Fiction November 15th, 2011 05:13:05

   I liked these books a lot probably because I thought Evie was just so silly, funny, quirky, and lovable. She’s a very memorable character.
8. 

   Sarah (saz101) November 15th, 2011 05:15:23

   Oh, I just bought Paranormalcy on Friday! I’m excited to read it, but I’m kind of saving it for when I feel like light/fluffy 😀

   I also want to read it before bk 3 comes out, and catching up feels like too much of a chore 😀
9. 

   SweetMarie83 November 15th, 2011 05:38:02

   I loved Paranormalcy! When I read it a few months ago, I thought I was the only person left who hadn’t read it lol. It’s a great read, but I hear you – so many books, not enough hours in the day! I haven’t read the second book yet because my library doesn’t have it, but I’m hoping to get it soon!
10. 

    bookobsessed84 November 15th, 2011 05:51:08

    I have been wanting to read this for some time. Hopefully I will get around to it one of these days too.
11. 

    Janus Vielle Aragones November 15th, 2011 06:39:04

    I haven’t read this either. I’ve heard lost of great things about it as well. I really have no idea why I haven’t gotten a copy of it yet. ^_^
12. 

    speculatef November 15th, 2011 07:33:34

    I saw this at the book store this week and almost bought it, then decided against it (saving money and all that). I’ll look forward to what you have to say about it 🙂

    Shaheen @ Speculating on SpecFic
    My Dusty Reads
13. 

    haleyeliseread November 15th, 2011 08:27:06

    This week my dusty read: http://www.ya-aholic.com/2011/11/dusty-reads-2.html

    Ah I love this meme so much! (:

    Oh and Paranormalacy is amazing!!! I own book 2 but havnt picked it up yet cause I have heard it wasnt at all as good as Paranormalcy though ):
14. 

    K R Weinert November 15th, 2011 10:56:33

    Not read endlessly yet, but the first was lol funny and i liked the dark twist. the second was less engrossing, but still good.
15. 

    Ron C. Nieto November 15th, 2011 14:14:00

    I haven’t gotten around to this series, either. The covers are pretty, but… It just doesn’t catch me, I don’t know why. I might have to read them at some point, even if it’s only to see what the hype is all about, though.

    Great pick!

    Ron @ Stories of my life
16. 

    Cindy (Oodles of Books) November 15th, 2011 16:14:13

    This one is also on my shelf, waiting to be read. I hope you have a chance to get to it soon!
17. 

    Rebecca November 15th, 2011 19:07:17

    Oh my gravy girl!!! I think you will love this series when you get to it! It is bleepin fun:)
18. 

    Peggy November 15th, 2011 21:51:52

    I just listened to this and Supernaturally on audiobook and loved it. The girl who narrated it was perfect for Evie! Hope you enjoy it when you get a chance to read it!
19. 

    Hannah November 15th, 2011 23:24:35

    I’ve heard good things about this book but I haven’t read it yet either … perhaps I should get to that sometime!
20. 

    Andrea @The Bookish Babes November 16th, 2011 02:20:02

    I haven’t read either of these books, but I’ve heard they’re pretty good. Hope you’re able to squeeze them in soon!
21. 

    Shellie November 16th, 2011 19:11:13

    I haven’t read this series either. I have heard mixed things but I still would like to read it for myself ya know.
22. 

    TG November 16th, 2011 21:40:14

    I’ll be the 100th person to say Paranormalcy is fun. Evie is a really likeable character; she has a lot in common with Season 1/2 Buffy.
23. 

    Miss Page-Turner November 18th, 2011 21:11:23

    I still have to read Paranormalcy,too. Don’t know why I haven’t done that yet:/
24. 

    Karis Jacobstein November 18th, 2011 22:28:58

    Get a move on reading this. It was one of my favorite books of 2010. It is made of win. Seriously. Read it now!

    http://yalitwit.blogspot.com
25. 

    Giselle November 18th, 2011 22:32:07

    Haha. I’M STARTING THIS TONIGHT!!! WOOOT!!