After a tragic accident claims the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever Bloom can see people's auras, hear their thoughts, and know someone's entire life story by touching them. Going out of her way to avoid human contact and suppress her abilities, she has been branded a freak at her new high school. However, everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste, a gorgeous, wealthy boy who can silence the noise in her head. As Ever is drawn deeper into Damen's enticing world of secrets and mystery, she's left with more questions than answers, especially about who he really is and what he is. The only thing she knows for sure is that she's falling deeply and hopelessly in love with him. The book explores themes of grief, loss, teen supernatural romance, and intrigue, capturing readers' attention with its paranormal elements and the development of the main characters' relationship.

The writing style of the book has been described as fast-paced, intriguing, and engaging. Readers have praised the author, Alyson Noel, for her ability to create a world filled with mystery and romance, keeping the plot moving along nicely. The characters, especially Ever and Damen, are portrayed as strong and captivating individuals, with their story being able to capture the readers' interest and emotions.

Characters:

Characters in the book, particularly Ever and Damen, are central to the story; Ever is complex but at times frustrating, while Damen holds a mysterious allure, though secondary characters often feel flat or stereotypical.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is accessible and engaging, with a mix of humor but suffers from occasional one-dimensional character development.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on Ever's struggle to navigate life after surviving a car accident that claimed her family, while dealing with newfound psychic abilities and her relationship with the enigmatic Damen.

Setting:

The setting is primarily in Southern California, highlighting Ever's adjustments to a new life while also incorporating supernatural elements.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally engaging, with a strong start but tends to drag in the middle and rush through the end.

Haven’s warm, clammy palms press hard against my cheeks as the tarnished edge of her silver skull ring leaves a smudge on my skin. And even though my eyes are covered and closed, I know that her dyed ...

Notes:

Ever Bloom is a psychic teenager who survived a car crash that killed her family.

She can see auras, read minds, and know a person's life story by touch.

The book portrays the theme of survivor's guilt, where Ever feels responsible for the accident.

Damen Auguste is the new boy at school who is mysterious and captivating to Ever.

Damen's presence silences Ever's psychic abilities, which makes him unique.

The story includes supernatural and romantic elements, similar to Twilight but with a different mythology.

Ever communicates with the ghost of her younger sister, Riley, who provides comic relief and emotional support.

The book explores the struggles of adjusting to life after tragedy and the challenges of teen relationships.

The character names, like Ever and Damen, have been noted as atypical and distracting by some readers.

The series as a whole draws on themes of reincarnation and immortality, making it unique in the YA genre.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of trauma, death, and some alcohol usage.

Has Romance?

The romance in Evermore is a central theme, as Ever navigates her feelings for Damen amid her personal struggles.

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From The Publisher:

Don't miss Evermore, the first book in Alyson Noël's #1 New York Times bestselling The Immortals series. Enter an enchanting new world where true love never dies. . .

After a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever Bloom can see people's auras, hear their thoughts, and know someone's entire life story by touching them. Going out of her way to avoid human contact and suppress her abilities, she has been branded a freak at her new high school-but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste.

Damen is gorgeous, exotic and wealthy. He's the only one who can silence the noise and random energy in her head-wielding a magic so intense, it's as though he can peer straight into her soul. As Ever is drawn deeper into his enticing world of secrets and mystery, she's left with more questions than answers. And she has no idea just who he really is-or what he is. The only thing she knows to be true is that she's falling deeply and helplessly in love with him.

Ratings (33)

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1 comment(s)

eljpal578

Loved It

2 months

While reading this book, I alternated between thinking Ever was the dumbest character name ever and thinking if I ever have a daughter, I'd like to name her Ever.

This is one of the better options in the 'teen girl lusting after supernatural creature' category. I already have Book 2 on deck.

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About the Author:

Alyson Noël is the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of Faking 19, Art Geeks and Prom Queens, Laguna Cove, Fly Me to the Moon, Kiss & Blog, Saving Zoë, Cruel Summer, and the Immortals series including Evermore, Blue Moon, Shadowland, Dark Flame, and Night Star, as well as the Immortals spin-off series beginning with Radiance. With over 2 million copies in print in the US alone, her books have been published in 35 countries and have won awards including the National Reader's Choice Award, NYLA Book of Winter Award, NYPL Stuff for the Teenage, TeenReads Best Books of 2007, and Reviewer's Choice 2007 Top Ten, and have been chosen for the CBS Early Show's "Give the Gift of Reading" segment, and selected for Seventeen Magazine's "Hot List" and Beach Book Club Pick. She lives in Laguna Beach, California.

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Evermore

Alyson Noel

Book 1 in the series:The Immortals