Since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras, hear people’s thoughts, and know a person’s life story by touch. Going out of her way to shield herself from human contact to suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school— but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste. Ever sees Damen and feels an instant recognition. He is gorgeous, exotic and wealthy, and he holds many secrets. Damen is able to make things appear and disappear, he always seems to know what she’s thinking— and he’s the only one who can silence the noise and the random energy in her head. She doesn’t know who he really is— or what he is.  Damen is equal parts light and darkness, and he belongs to an enchanted new world where no one ever dies.

i absolutely loved this book and is now joint favourite of mine. i loved the characters i loved the plot well really i loved everything about it. i was hooked by the first page right until the last page and now i cant wait to read blue moon and shadowland when it comes out. people who will love these books would be anyone who loves to read a good fantasy romance i would actually recommend it to anyone

Nice review, I've got this on my tbr pile, sounds pretty good.

Sounds good....one for the wishlist I think.

 it is a really good book i definately recommend it. its one i will not be swapping with anyone as i want to read it again already but i have too many books that i need reading

kat1e:

i have too many books that i need reading

Join the club! And being a forum member is only going to make it worse, after you've read people's book reviews and recommendations! I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm always going to have more books than I've got time to read them in!

 great review, one to add to wishlist!

I have this on my TBR, sounds great

It's going on the Wishlist for me, I think I've heard of it before but didn't get logged on in time to remember the title! Sounds good. 

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 . . .

Well this book was just eh.

I really thought I was going to enjoy this but I just found it a bit long winded and annoying. I liked the character of Ever and her friends but tbh I didnt really like Damen. He was far too shallow and self obsessed as far as a "hero" goes. Yes he admitted to these faults but (and I cant help but compare to Twilight) I cant see Edward ever moving onto another woman if Bella died, over and over again...yet Damen loves her so much apparently yet he obviously could, and he kept going back to the person who was killing Ever over and over...all a bit odd really. And Drina was just annoying as a bad guy...and really very predictable.

Also the pyschic aspect wasnt really explained away and even though there was a colour chart in the front explaining the colours of auras...the aura thing was hardly in the book and the couple of mentions it had, an explanation was with it. So seemed a bit pointless.

Saying that though I would probably read the next book, but only to see if things improve, as series of books have a tendency to improve...but I wouldnt go out of my way to buy it or anything.

5/10

I read something on here about this book a few weeks ago and thought it sounded really good, and so the next time I was in Waterstones I picked up a copy and read the first two pages - It put me right off wanting to buy it...it seemed very 'young' YA. Maybe I'm being a bit unfair as it's obviously not aimed at my age range, but then, the Twilight books & Harry Potter series probably aren't aimed at me either, and they're some of my favourites!

I suppose the only way to judge it fairly would be to read it (I always feel guilty criticising a book I haven't actually read!), but no, it just doesn't appeal to me

I thought this looked familiar too and having looked back, Kat1e did a review last month.  I thought it sounded quite good at the time but maybe I won't bother my wishlist this time!

 i stand by my review i loved it and am 24 so i dont think it was aimed for my age group but i still enjoyed it so much now am just waiting for the third and i cant wait still one of the best series i have read

 I have this on TBR might bumb it up a bit x

I have this on my wishlist.  I looked at it in Waterstones a few weeks ago and thought it looked really good.  

I've just put in a swap request with you Sian. I know you didn't the book but it sounded intriguing to me. No offence if you don't want to swap though!