Description: Seventeen-year-old Ever is the sole survivor of a car crash that killed her entire family. Living with her aunt in Southern California, she's plagued by the ability to hear the thoughts of those around her, and haunted by the ghost of her little sister. She tries to tune everyone out, shunning her old lifestyle as the pretty, popular cheerleader, but somehow she can't hide from Damen, the new guy at school. Stunningly handsome, clever and not a little bit intimidating, there's something about him that doesn't quite add up. Ever realises he's hiding something, but nothing could prepare her for the truth - especially when the truth involves past lives, murderous enemies, everlasting love and the secret of eternal youth . . .
My review: I seem to have got myself into this ‘Young adult’ Vampire/supernatural romance genre, at the moment. I have to admit, being a 35 year old mum it does make you ‘relive’ a bit of your teenage years reading these and they are an easy read, which is probably why I enjoy them. So that being said, here’s my review.
The opening of this story is quite sad and heart rendering, especially when you have lost a loved one yourself, you can relate to what Ever, our heroine, is going through. I liked Ever, she’s a nice mixed up teen who is just looking to try to survive her guilt over the accident that claimed the rest of her family. She has the usual sort of hang ups that most teens have, but also has a lot of extra ‘baggage’ to deal with, like she sees peoples auras and can hear their thoughts, good and bad!
Her friends are the ‘misfits’ of the school, so they meld together well, although they are a fickle pair, Haven and Miles. Damen comes to town and instantly is the new hottie of the school and only, really, has eyes for Ever. In return, Ever seems to be admiring beneath her hoodie and iPod but not letting her emotions run their course. It’s a typical teen struggle story, really, with some good supernatural twists and turns. Riley, Ever’s dead sister who visits her in her spiritual form is a fun character and I sometimes forgot she was supposed to be 12, even spirit kids grow up quicker these day, haha.
I like this book, as long as you don’t take things too seriously and you can see the creative side of things I think it’s highly enjoyable. Would make an interesting film, if it happens.
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